Environmental Field Tech: Spill Cleanup & Abatement

KBH Environmental; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan with employer match

Prescription eyewear coverage

Annual boot allowance

Employee referral program!

Job summary

KBH Environmental in Rochester, NY is hiring an Environmental Field Technician to join our field crew on spills cleanup and asbestos abatement projects. You will perform labor tasks, follow strict OSHA and EPA regulations, and operate trucks, pumps, and other equipment while maintaining logs and documentation.

You must be physically capable, hold a valid driver's license, and complete required trainings (HAZWOPER, OSHA) with flexibility for on-call schedules and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations (EPA/OSHA/NY rules).
• HAZWOPER and OSHA trainings available from employer.
• NYSDOL Asbestos License; supervisor preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varied weather conditions.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and equipment.
• Flexible for schedule changes, travel, and on-call status.
• Ability to read maps and follow directions precisely.
• Reliable and prompt in performance.
• CDL Class A/B is a plus; Confined Space Trained.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine heavy labor for cleanup/abatement of industrial and hazardous waste.
• Rigorous compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Maintain and use PPE, including respirators.
• Set up containment areas with barriers and ventilation for asbestos jobs.
• Package and dispose of hazardous materials properly.
• Collect samples and maintain chain of custody documentation.
• Operate trucks, pumps, vacuum equipment, generators and related machinery.
• Keep logs of activities and maintain records.
• Clean and decontaminate work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Serve on call rotation and respond to spill events 24/7.

Skills

Driver's license & clean record

Map reading

Physical stamina

On-call availability

Regulatory knowledge

Reliability

Basic hand tools

Schedule/flexibility

Hazardous waste awareness

Confined Space Trained

Education

40 Hour HAZWOPER Training

10 Hour OSHA Training

NYSDOL Asbestos License

CDL Class A or B (valid)

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

KBH Environmental in Rochester, NY is hiring an Environmental Field Technician to join our field crew on spills cleanup and asbestos abatement projects. You will perform labor tasks, follow strict OSHA and EPA regulations, and operate trucks, pumps, and other equipment while maintaining logs and documentation.

You must be physically capable, hold a valid driver's license, and complete required trainings (HAZWOPER, OSHA) with flexibility for on-call schedules and travel as needed.