Field Technician II

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A cleaning and maintenance company is seeking entry-level personnel to assist in cleaning and product transfers across various industries, including railroads and grain storage. The role requires physical strength, teamwork, and compliance with safety standards, with a significant travel requirement. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use or learn to use various tools and equipment.
• Ability to undertake physical labor in extreme conditions is essential.
• High adaptability and compliance with safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and product transfers in various environments.
• Handle hazardous materials and maintain equipment service records.
• Travel for job-related duties is expected, with 75% travel requirement.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to perform strenuous physical labor

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license; Class A CDL

Tools

Hand and power tools

Forklifts

Hydraulic jacks

Job description

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General Summary: This is an entry-level position that aids and assists in performing the necessary duties related to cleaning and product transfers for multiple industries including but not limited to railroad, grain storage elevators and processing industries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform silo/bin cleaning and product transfers using vac systems and other cleaning devices within various ag industry environments.
• Perform silo/bin cleaning from the side and/or top entry.
• Scrape down silo bin walls and bottoms. Move products from one location to another using vac systems.
• Perform cleaning duties. Must be comfortable entering dark, tight confined spaces.
• Will perform various maintenance and construction duties, expected to have problem-solving abilities and independent thought processes.
• Expected to perform strenuous physical labor, move and unload, utilize hand and power tools, and pressure washers.
• Work as a team and individually.
• Able to coherently report findings to the chain of command and follow instructions.
• Operate pick-ups and small equipment.
• Learns and complies with company policies and procedures, and safety rules
• Learned hazardous materials handling and precautions.
• Maintains required equipment service records.
• Assures safekeeping and proper usage of company tools and equipment.
• On rare occasions, may be required to respond to hazardous material emergencies, environmental remediation callouts, and confined space incidents.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required.
• 75% travel requirement.

Requirements:

Education and Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; Class A Commercial Driver’s License .

Experience:

Must be able to use or learn to use tools and equipment, such as but not limited to the following: pulleys, vises, hand and power tools, mechanic rollers, acetylene tanks, wooden blocks, steel collars/shackles, steel hooks, welding equipment, grinders, hydraulic jacks, steel chains and cable, portable lights, "come along," tractors, forklifts, flatbed truck, pickup truck, wheelbarrow, pumps, and generators.
Physical Demands: Periods of extended driving and intense physical labor in extreme conditions caused by weather, terrain, and the hazards of working in environmental emergencies