Field Technician 1

Patriot Environmental Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; 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 hiring for an on-site position in Alabama to support emergency response and remediation tasks. You will perform cleanup, operate equipment, and follow safety protocols while supporting daily operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification; prior environmental services experience is a plus. The role offers benefits and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Confined Space Entry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is priority by complying with safe work practices.
• Perform emergency response cleanup activities including chemical and water spills and waste handling.
• Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, and handle drums during cleanup.
• Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities.
• Follow policies for storage of hazardous substances.
• Attend safety training as required.
• Respond to 24/7 Emergency Response calls as needed.
• Work long hours and overtime during day, night or weekend shifts.
• Support facility maintenance and other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Patience

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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: $21.15- $26.92 per hour

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