Environmental Field Technician – Emergency Response

Crystal Clean; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a hands-on Environmental Technician to join our field team. You will perform emergency response cleanup, hazardous waste handling, and industrial cleaning, ensuring health and safety is the top priority.

You will operate cleanup equipment, assist in site remediation, maintain records, and comply with safety training. A valid driver's license and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification are required, with overtime and variable shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some environmental services industry experience preferred.
• Some hazardous waste control experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Driving record that meets company standards and current DMV printout, required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Confined Space Entry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.
• Perform emergency response cleanup activities including but not limited to chemical and water spills, non-hazardous and hazardous waste and toxic materials and equipment decontamination.
• Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, pressure wash and handling drums to assist in cleanup.
• Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities.
• Follow policies and procedures for control and storage of hazardous substances.
• Attend safety training as required.
• Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.
• Perform various housekeeping and custodial duties and other duties as required.
• Assist with maintenance of facility like unloading trucks and other ancillary duties.
• Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on uncontrolled standby.
• Work long hours and overtime during day, night or weekend shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Patient

Flexible

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a hands-on Environmental Technician to join our field team. You will perform emergency response cleanup, hazardous waste handling, and industrial cleaning, ensuring health and safety is the top priority.

You will operate cleanup equipment, assist in site remediation, maintain records, and comply with safety training. A valid driver's license and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification are required, with overtime and variable shifts.