Field Rescue Technician - Confined Space & Rope Rescue

Total Safety U.S. Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Technician to provide standby rescue for customer projects, including confined space and technical rope rescue, plus first aid and CPR. You will assess risks, ready equipment, and plan practical safety solutions compliant with client standards.

In emergencies, you locate and assist the patient and hand over to EMS for care and transport. The role requires active maintenance of rescue equipment, daily job briefings, and travel to customer sites up to 75%.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant rescue experience required.
• Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification and CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Ability to inspect, clean and perform maintenance on rescue equipment.
• Travel to customer sites up to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and draft Confined Space Rescue Preplans and RSA.
• Identify hazards and communicate controls to affected parties.
• Conduct daily job briefings with customers/workers.
• Monitor conditions and resources; report to supervision.
• Complete daily IC reports.
• In case of accident, locate patient, package for extrication and hand over to EMS.
• Maintain rescue equipment and inventories; keep in ready state.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Rescue experience

Confined space rescue

First aid/CPR

Safety equipment inspection

Travel 75% to sites

OSHA awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Technician to provide standby rescue for customer projects, including confined space and technical rope rescue, plus first aid and CPR. You will assess risks, ready equipment, and plan practical safety solutions compliant with client standards.

In emergencies, you locate and assist the patient and hand over to EMS for care and transport. The role requires active maintenance of rescue equipment, daily job briefings, and travel to customer sites up to 75%.