Field Technician

patriotexternal; Ventura, Santa Paula (CA, CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services is a premier environmental service provider operating in the Western United States. The team delivers emergency response, remediation, and industrial cleaning using internal resources with a strong safety culture and commitment to quality.

The role involves 24/7 emergency responsive duties and long shifts as required. The position emphasizes compliance with safety policies, hands-on cleanup activities, and operating equipment for hazardous materials, with

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required; DMV record reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the top priority by following safe practices and policies.
• Perform emergency response cleanup including spills, waste handling and decontamination.
• Sweep, dig, lift, pressure wash and handle drums during cleanup.
• Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities.
• Attend safety training and comply with drug testing.
• Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls and work long hours as needed.
• Assist with facility maintenance and unloading trucks.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Attention to detail

Patient

Flexibility in fast-paced changes

Education

High school diploma or GED

HAZWOPER certification

Job description

WHAT WE DO

As a premier provider of environmental services in the Western United States, Patriot Environmental Services provides a wide range of industrial, emergency response and remediation services. We are committed to the principles of safety, superior customer service and experience, and unyielding quality and dedication.

We provide a broad array of environmental services to meet any need that our clients may have. From emergency spill response to hazardous waste transportation to wastewater treatment, or from industrial cleaning to full facility closure and remediation, Patriot can do it all with our own internal resources and do so while accomplishing every metric of success.

Our mission is to always be Prepared and Professional.

Join the team that makes a difference!

DUTIES AND 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.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong attention to detail; meticulous.
• Safety conscious.
• Patient
• Flexible to fast paced changes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Pushing / pulling: frequent daily basis
• Twisting / turning: frequent daily basis
• Lift items over head: frequent daily basis
• Standing: 6-8 hours daily
• Crouching / stooping: prolonged periods
• Lifting / carrying: frequent daily up to 50 lbs
• Work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Required to wear a variety of personal protection equipment as required including but not limited to Tyvek suits.
• Required to wear respirators as needed.
• Performs labor intensive activities in all weather conditions during any hours during the day or night.

BENEFITS

• PTO, paid holidays, sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurances
• 401(k) with company matching

Pay: $18 - $25 per hourly

The compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, work experience, competencies, and skills, and may fall outside of the range shown.

Patriot Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

Check us out online at www.patriotenvironmental.com