Response Technician - Emergency Response / Environmental Cleanup

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental cleanup contractor is looking for a dedicated individual to join their emergency response team. This role involves responding to emergency spills, working with hazardous materials, and requires availability for 24/7 responses. With competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and response efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Availability for on-call response.
• Ability to handle physical labor and operate equipment.
• Capable of working in hazardous environments with protective gear.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergency spills and environmental cleanup.
• Interact with emergency services and regulatory agencies.
• Perform on-call response and operate heavy equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Physical labor

Ability to work in hazardous environments

Tool operation skills

Job description

Job Description

Description:

We are a professional, quality-driven emergency response contractor providing environmental cleanup and HAZMAT services throughout the Mid Atlantic region and beyond. We are seeking a hardworking, ambitious individual to join our team.

Primary Duties & Expectations:

• Respond promptly to emergency spills and environmental cleanup situations.
• Interact with emergency services including fire departments, local and state police, EMS, and regulatory agencies such as DEP, DOT, and EPA.
• Perform on-call response, physical labor, operate heavy equipment, and use hand tools, power tools, and cutting tools.
• Handle environmental spill response, work with chemicals, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, in confined spaces, and participate in environmental remediation construction.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to work in challenging environments.
• This position requires overnight travel.
• Must be available for a 24/7 response to meet business needs.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including full medical benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, and paid vacation.

Requirements:

• On-call response availability
• Overnight travel required
• Physical labor, equipment, and tool operation skills
• Ability to work in hazardous environments and wear protective gear
• Must pass background check and physical exam
• Initial training period of 90 days at our Northampton, PA office

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.