Environmental Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Environmental Field Technician's should have general knowledge of heavy equipment operations, maintaining equipment and vehicles, safe work practices and be able to meet the physical demands listed below. This candidate will under general supervision, perform a range of tasks required for industrial and environmental service operations to include but not limited to, tank cleaning, manual remediation services, waste bulking, drum handling, and/or demolition services, in accordance with established company policies and procedures. Collaboration

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drum processing, industrial cleaning work, and emergency response member
• Continuously works in an efficient and safe manner wearing appropriate Personal protective Equipment
• Keeps work areas and break areas in the clean.
• Ability to load and unload equipment for the job, setup and breakdown equipment
• Will work in industrial settings including power plants, chemical plants, mining facilities, wastewater plants, manufacturing plants, and industrial facilities.
• Uses various manual tools and equipment to affect industrial cleaning operations (i.e., shovels, scrapers, rakes, squeegees, etc.).
• Working in potentially elevated noise levels, various temperature environments (including extreme heat), working at different elevations, including work from mechanical lifts, shift work, flexible schedules, etc.
• Operates and maintains equipment for optimum safe performance and efficiency.
• Ensures proper use of equipment and immediately notifies supervisor of any mechanical failure or problem with any equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping standards in own work area.
• Adheres to all ACT corporate policies and standards including human resources, facility guidelines, equipment operation and maintenance.
• Properly prepares equipment and worksite daily.
• Ensures that assigned tasks are performed with the highest level of quality.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors on areas such as safety, quality and integrity.
• Strong mechanical reasoning ability preferred, and the ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Able to perform tank cleaning, general construction, equipment decontamination, vehicle / equipment maintenance
• Use of all levels of PPE, completion of daily time sheets, equipment preparation
• Team member for all types of industrial cleaning, remediation, and emergency response work

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient operation of heavy equipment including, hydraulic excavators, front end loaders, skid steers, mini-excavators, boom trucks, and all forklifts, preferred
• Proficient operation of CDL class vehicles including, but not limited to; semi-truck/trailer, box truck, dump truck, roll-off trucks, vacuum trucks, industrial loaders, and jet/combination vacuum trucks, preferred
• General maintenance of equipment and vehicles
• Must be able to pass drug tests (pre-employment and random).
• Must have the ability to read and write.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable mode of transportation required.
• Must be safety conscious and have good work ethics.
• Must have telephone access and able to be reached at all times.
• Must complete all pre and post training including safety, new hire, and all applicable facility required trainings.
• Ability to understand basic operating instructions, safe work practices, and commercial/industrial processes.
• Follow OSHA, MSHA guidelines and all ACT safety standards.
• Must be ability to follow directions as provided by supervisor and report any and all issues to the supervisor immediately.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma / GED
• 2 years of experience in environmental, construction, and or contracting related work (preferred)
• OSHA 40 Hour Training (preferred, but will train)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders in heights of up to 200 feet.
• Exposure to extreme climate, including but not limited to cold temperatures and high temperatures up to 140 degrees.
• May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, and use of hands.