Environmental Technician

Spur One Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Training and certifications provided

Job summary

Spur Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to join a self-motivated, safety-conscious team in Texas. Work outdoors with heavy equipment, manage daily tasks, and support project crews while adhering to site safety plans.

Expect a demanding schedule with early starts, overtime, and possible weekend work. You will operate power washers and vacuum equipment, utilize forklifts and other machinery, and promote teamwork across the crew on remediation projects.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Class C license required.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including overtime and periodic weekends.
• Travel periodically.
• Required to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Good driving record with less than 3 violations in the last 3 years.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening.
• Basic computer skills to clock In/Out, Upload Project Photos and Notes into App.
• Promote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial power washers (4,000 - 40,000 psi) and supported vacuum equipment to clean pits, sumps, tanks and trailers.
• Move and handle materials, sweep or shovel waste into appropriate packaging.
• Operate a forklift, aerial lift, skid steer, loader or other machinery as needed.
• Maintain a safe work area and look out for team safety.
• Demobilize and restock supplies and PPE for the next day.

Skills

Reliability

Driving license

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Aerial lift

Skid steer

Job description

Job Description

About the Job

Spur Environmental Services is currently seeking a Environmental Services Technician who is self-motivated, team oriented, and safe.

About You:

You have a strong work ethic, are reliable, and consider yourself a go-getter. You enjoy working outside in the fresh air with equipment on a daily basis. You manage your time wisely and feel accomplished after a hard day’s work. You are a decision maker who likes to be challenged and can always be counted on to exercise sound judgement on and off the jobsite. You desire to learn new skills, be part of a team, and advance within a growing company.

Position Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation to/from work
• Class C license required
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including overtime and periodic weekends.
• Travel Periodically
• Required to be clean shaven to wear a respirator, as needed. (Mustache Acceptable)
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Good driving record with less than 3 violations in the last 3 years
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening
• Basic computer skills to clock In/Out, Upload Project Photos and Notes into App.
• Promote teamwork

Preferences but Not Required:

• Experience Preferred but Not Required: oil/gas, construction, environmental industries, pressure washing, vacuum trucks, waste handling, confined space and/or equipment operating.
• 1 year of general labor experience preferred

Working Conditions:

Due to the diversity of both scheduled and non-scheduled remediation’s and emergency response projects, physical demands, and environmental conditions vary significantly depending on the project. May work in environments that are extreme in nature such as heat, cold, heights, chemicals, loud noises, heavy equipment, long hours, etc. May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of hands, and heavy lifting of up to 100 pounds or more.

Schedule:

• 8–14-hour shift, depending on project
• Monday to Friday, Periodic Weekends
• Typical Report for Duty 6:30 -7:00am
• Rotational On call
• Overtime Available

Day in the Life

After receiving your instructions from dispatch, the night before, you arrive to Company yard in Cresson, TX or Client Site, clock in and:

• Prepare, test equipment, and stock your industrial unit with ALL supplies and PPE you’ll need for the day.
• Check in and review your daily agenda, task goals, and project Safety Plan with your Project Supervisor and / or Project Manager.
• Safely mobilize to job site, set up a tidy work zone and don proper PPE to advance with project assignment.
• Work with industrial power washers (4,000 - 40,000 psi) and supported vacuum equipment (Vac Trucks, Hydro Vacs, Porta-Vacs, Pumps, etc.) to clean pits, sumps, tanks/tankers and trailers.
• Sweep, clean, and/or shovel materials into appropriate waste packaging.
• Operate a forklift, aerial lift, skid steer, loader or other machinery, as needed.
• Ensure the work area is safe at all times and that you are always looking out for the safety of your team.
• Once complete, clean the work zone and leave it in better condition than when the team arrived. Demobilize back to the company shop.
• Rehabilitate your industrial unit by re-stocking supplies, PPE, and small equipment and tools. Sweeping and washing your unit, including your truck, in preparation for the following days tasks. Once inspected by Project Supervisor / Project Manager, you will clock-out and depart for the day.

If scheduled, Remain Prepared for On-Call needs throughout the night.

Compensation for Your Hard Work:

• Pay Commensurate with experience
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Customer Referral Bonus
• 401(k)
• Health insurance / Dental insurance / Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer paid certifications and training

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class