Entry Level Environmental Field Technician

NOCO Energy Corp; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NOCO Energy Corp seeks an Entry Level Environmental Field Technician to support hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal in Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas. The role offers hands-on training, a safety-first culture, and team-based work in industrial and outdoor environments.

Ideal candidates are motivated to learn, dependable, and able to perform physically demanding tasks. This entry-level position may involve day shifts with occasional nights, weekends, and variable schedules.

Qualifications

• No prior environmental field experience required; training provided.
• Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work in teams.
• Able to perform physically demanding work including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and on varied schedules.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials per regulations.
• Handle waste chemicals, oil, or sludge and transport to disposal sites.
• Work at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Maintain PPE, hygiene, and safety protocols on-site.
• Engage with customers to explain waste removal processes.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and address client questions.
• Participate in safety training, drills, and audits.
• Support emergency response and site remediation tasks.

Skills

Safety-focused

Willing to learn

Team player

Strong work ethic

Tools

PPE handling

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

Position:Entry Level Environmental Field Technician

Location: Buffalo and Surrounding areas, NY

Job Id:931

# of Openings:2

Position: Entry LevelEnvironmental Field Technician
Location: Buffalo, NY

Shift: Days and Hours vary
Compensation: $22.00-$24.00/hour, based on experience

What We Are Looking For

NOCO is looking for a dependable, safety-focused individual who is interested in beginning a career in environmental field services. No previous environmental experience is required—we provide the training needed to succeed in this role. The ideal candidate is willing to learn, enjoys hands-on work, and is comfortable working as part of a team in industrial and outdoor environments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop valuable skills in environmental cleanup, industrial services, spill response, and hazardous-material handling.

What You Will Do

• Safely collect and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Properly handle including waste chemicals, oil, or sludge, to designated disposal or treatment sites.
• Must be willing and able to work at elevated heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, cranes, or other elevated work surfaces, as required.
• Work in confined-space environments.
• Must be willing to remain clean-shaven to ensure the proper fit and use of required PPE.
• Follow protocols for the safe removal of contaminants, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and suits.
• Ensure that all safety protocols are followed during operations, including the correct use of PPE and equipment.
• Participate in safety training, emergency response drills, and routine safety audits to minimize risks on-site.
• Interact with customers to understand their needs and provide information on the waste removal process.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while delivering services and addressing any customer concerns or questions.
• Perform tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to work during scheduled hours, with occasional work on nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary.
• Work in industrial settings such as factories, chemical plants, warehouses, construction sites, and power plants.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on operational and business needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

NOCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

What You Will Need

• No previous environmental field experience required.
• Interest in learning environmental cleanup, industrial services, and emergency-response work.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and willingness to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Dependability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Willingness to work varying schedules, including 12-hour days, nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Willingness to wear company-issued PPE, including safety glasses, a hard hat, steel-toed footwear, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and a respirator.
• Ability to remain clean-shaven when required for proper respirator use.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Previous construction, warehouse, landscaping, manufacturing, mechanical, or other hands-on experience is helpful but not required.
• HAZWOPER, OSHA 10, Confined Space Entry, and Lockout/Tagout certifications are helpful but not required. Company-paid training will be provided.