Technical Service Specialist

Description:

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

Highlights

Take the next step in your environmental services career!

This is a home-based role with 50-60% day-trip travel and appx. 1 overnight every other week to customer sites and Tradebe facilities in and around Kansas City, KS, St. Louis, MO and Minnesota.

Candidates must live or be willing to relocate to Kansas City, KS or Urbandale, IA and have at least 1 year of hazardous waste labpacking experience.

What will you do? Make an impact!

Put your lab pack expertise to work in a role that blends technical knowledge with customer engagement and business development. As a Technical Service Specialist, you'll serve as the go-to resource for lab pack services, partnering with sales, operations, and third-party vendors to scope jobs, build quotes, and deliver seamless service to clients. This is a great opportunity for individuals with field experience who enjoy a mix of autonomy, customer interaction, and problem-solving.

Key Job Responsibilities

Act as the technical expert supporting sales and operations with lab pack opportunities
Visit customer sites to scope jobs and develop quotes in collaboration with vendors and clients
Support account managers in business development and customer retention
Create job strategies that maximize pricing and profitability
Communicate job needs to operations and ensure all required documentation is in place
Track customer interactions and opportunities using internal sales tools
Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology preferred
At least 1 year of hands-on lab packing experience
Previous experience in the environmental services industry preferred
Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Must be able to obtain 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification within 30 days of hire
Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally (approx. 25%)
Able to wear a full-face respirator and pass required pre-employment screenings

Why Tradebe is Right for You

Competitive pay and benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
Generous vacation and sick plans
Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
401k Retirement match
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Leadership opportunities
Great work environment and culture
And MORE!

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
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