Unitek Solvent Service - Company Overview

Unitek is a locally operated company that has been in business since 3/1/1989, it has grown to be the largest petroleum recycling company in the state of Hawaii. In July 2019 Unitek became an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) where the employees have an equity stake in the company. Its main offices and recycling facility are located on Oahu and has locations on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Unitek collects and processes petroleum products that would otherwise be sent out of state for disposal.

Unitek has been in the same location from day one and has been continually operating since 1989. During the COVID pandemic, Unitek was deemed an essential service and was able to maintain its employee count and keep its employees working full time. Unitek strives to be the leader in the industry by providing its customers with exceptional environmental, industrial and recycling services.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provide a drug-free work environment.

Position Summary

Manage and oversee the daily operations of assigned division.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of division including revenue, billable hours, costs, production, personnel, and provide professional, timely services to customers
• Increase business through sales and added services to customers.
• Be knowledgeable and in compliance at all times with company policies and governmental regulations regarding the proper transport, handling and emergency response procedures for hazardous materials.
• Monitor and handle all potential safety and compliance issues.
• Review timesheets, leave requests, and other reports
• Be knowledgeable and in compliance at all times with company and government regulations regarding proper transport, handling, and emergency response for hazardous materials
• Monitor and handle all potential safety and compliance issues.
• Review timesheets, leave requests, and other reports.
• Complete and submit reports and inspections, as required, and on a timely manner.
• Assign daily duties to employees to maintain continuous productivity.
• Maintain and inspect all vehicles and equipment and verify that reports are being done on a consistent and timely manner.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies needed to perform jobs.
• Schedule vehicles and equipment for service and repairs.
• Monitor jobs/projects to assure that work is done within projected time and with high level of quality.
• Review waste profiles and manifests for accuracy.
• Schedule waste volumes with facility.
• Work with other Division Managers with resources and personnel to assure professional and timely service to customers.
• Maintain professional working relationship with customers which includes providing timely customer communications.

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using written and verbal skills
• Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal
• Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions
• Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Ability to be held accountable of answerable for one's conduct
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

Benefits

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Paid time off
• Safety incentive
• 10 Paid holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical / Vision / Dental)
  • Premium decreases with years of service
  • With free family medical plan after 3 years
• Life Insurance & Long Term Care Insurance paid by the company after 5 years
• Free uniforms and laundry service
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Professional development and education benefits
• 401(k) Plan