Environmental Field Technician

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

Environmental Field Technician (Rochester, NY)

P&CG provides a variety of commercial construction services to support our clients, primarily in the utility industry. Our KBH Environmental business specializes in providing a wide range of environmental services. We focus on spills in the energy industry and asbestos abatement. Our diverse team of creative problem solvers is dedicated to completing each project safely, reliably, and with the compliance protocols our customers have come to value.

We are seeking a Field Technician to help us carry out our environmental services. This role will serve as a member of the field crew on various projects such as clean up and removal of hazardous & non-hazardous spills.

Specific responsibilities of the Field Technician will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform non-routine and occasionally heavy labor tasks related to the clean-up or abatement of on-site industrial waste and hazardous waste.
• RIGOROUSLY follow OSHA, EPA, and local regulations in carrying out responsibilities.
• Maintain and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators.
• Set up containment areas with barriers and ventilation on asbestos abatement jobs.
• Properly package and dispose of hazardous or potentially hazardous materials.
• Collect samples and maintain documentation and chain of custody.
• Operate trucks, pumps, vacuum equipment, generators, and other machinery/equipment.
• Maintain appropriate log of activities.
• Clean and decontaminate work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Serve on the “on call” rotation and available for spill response 24/7 as required.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations, including but not limited to EPA RCRA, TSCA, DOT Hazmat, ICR-56, and NY PCB regulations.
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training; we can provide.
• 10 Hour OSHA Training, we can provide.
• NYSDOL Asbestos License. Supervisor preferred.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in a physically strenuous and demanding job in all types of weather.
• Must be familiar with and able to use basic hand tools.
• Must be flexible to changes in schedule, travel and be available for “on call” status.
• Ability to read a map and follow directions is a must.
• HIGLY reliable.
• NY CDL Class A or B in good standing is a plus
• Confined Space Trained

Compensation:

• $23.00-$28.00 per hour based on experience

Benefits:

• 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!

P&CG is an Equal Employment, Affimative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT Physical, drug screen, background check, and driver's license check. Candidates must maintain passing results throughout the term of employment with P&CG.