Field Technician

hccexternal; 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, dental, vision, life ins

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a dedicated Environmental Technician to join our field operations in the Western United States. You will perform emergency response cleanup, hazardous waste handling, and routine environmental remediation tasks with a focus on safety and quality.

You will work long hours, including day, night or weekend shifts, and must hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, a valid driver's license, and be able to work in confined spaces and extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 Health and Safety remains the top priority.
• Perform emergency response cleanup activities for chemical and water spills.
• Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, and handle drums during cleanup.
• Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities.
• Follow policies for control and storage of hazardous substances.
• Attend safety training as required.
• Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on standby.
• Work long hours and overtime day, night or weekend shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Patient

Flexible to fast paced changes

Education

High school diploma or GED

40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Job description

WHAT WE DO

As a premier provider of environmental services in the Western United States, Patriot Environmental Servicesprovides 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