Environmental Project Supervisor
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Job summary
Midwest Environmental Services is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Supervisor to lead field crews on industrial and remediation projects across the Midwest, including Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. This hands-on leadership role supervises hazardous waste cleanup, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and site remediation, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time project delivery.
Ideal candidate has strong supervision, communication, and travel flexibility; CDL and HazMat
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in environmental services, industrial cleaning, remediation, or emergency response.
- 2+ years of supervisory, crew lead, or project management experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours as project demands require.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct Environmental Service Technicians and field crews.
- Coordinate project staffing, schedules, and daily work assignments.
- Conduct pre-job site assessments and project reviews.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within scope.
- Serve as the primary field contact for customers and maintain positive client relationships.
- Complete project documentation, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), OSHA paperwork, and maintenance service requests.
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Job description
For more than 40 years, Midwest Environmental Services, Inc. has provided safe, reliable, and professional environmental and industrial services throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and the Midwest. As a family-owned company built on integrity, safety, and service excellence, we continue to grow by investing in our employees, training programs, and industry-leading equipment.
Our services include:
- Industrial cleaning and maintenance
- Hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation
- Industrial waste disposal
- Emergency spill response
- Materials recycling
- Used oil recycling
- Wastewater disposal
- Material storage and management
- Site remediation services
Midwest Environmental Services is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Environmental Project Supervisor to lead environmental service crews on industrial and remediation projects throughout the Midwest.
This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for overseeing hazardous waste cleanups, emergency spill response activities, industrial cleaning operations, site remediation projects, equipment decontamination, and transportation of waste materials. The Environmental Project Supervisor ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations.
The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who thrives in the field, enjoys mentoring employees, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers.
- Supervise and direct Environmental Service Technicians and field crews.
- Coordinate project staffing, schedules, and daily work assignments.
- Conduct pre‑job site assessments and project reviews.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within scope.
- Serve as the primary field contact for customers and maintain positive client relationships.
- Complete project documentation, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), OSHA paperwork, and maintenance service requests.
- Lead hazardous and non‑hazardous waste cleanup projects.
- Perform and supervise industrial cleaning operations utilizing vacuum trucks, water blasters, pressure washers, and related equipment.
- Support site remediation, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, and facility maintenance projects.
- Respond to environmental emergencies, including chemical and wastewater spills.
- Assist with material transportation, loading, unloading, and disposal activities.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies.
- Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and other safety procedures.
- Verify proper use of required PPE and respiratory protection.
- Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections before and after each project.
- Maintain operational readiness of equipment and supplies.
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
- Work in industrial environments and confined spaces when required.
- Wear respiratory protection and maintain a clean‑shaven face for proper respirator fit.
- Minimum age of 21 years.
- 2+ years of experience in environmental services, industrial cleaning, remediation, or emergency response.
- 2+ years of supervisory, crew lead, or project management experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours as project demands require.
- Valid CDL Class A License with Tanker Endorsement.
- Hazmat Endorsement.
- 2+ years of CDL driving experience.
- 2+ years of verifiable vacuum truck operation experience within the last three years.
- Experience operating manual and automatic transmissions.
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
At Midwest, safety is more than a policy, it's a core value. We provide employees with the training, tools, and support needed to build successful, long‑term careers in the environmental services industry.
- Family‑owned, employee‑focused culture
- Stable year‑round work
- Modern, well‑maintained equipment
- Company‑paid training and certifications
- OSHA and safety training programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Industry‑leading safety standards
- Competitive pay starting at $30.00+ per hour
- 401(k) with 10% company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short‑Term Disability Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization Coverage
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company‑paid Life Insurance ($15,000)
- Paid vacation after 90 days
- Employee referral bonus program
- Company‑provided uniforms
- Company‑provided safety equipment
- Well‑maintained, DOT‑compliant equipment
- Company‑provided take‑home truck when required for business operations
- Day Shift Monday through Friday
- Home Daily (when not traveling for projects)
- Overtime available
- Flexible scheduling
- Weekend work as needed
- Up to 50% overnight travel based on project and customer requirements
- Company‑paid lodging and daily per diem provided for overnight travel assignments.
27 Kiesland Court, Hamilton, OH 45015
3118 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225
4185 Algonquin Parkway, Louisville, KY 40211
7468 W 200 N, Greenfield, IN 46140
Midwest Environmental Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Midwest Environmental Services participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.
Lead with purpose. Make a difference. Build your future with Midwest Environmental Services.
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