Field Technician 1

patriotexternal; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services, a premier environmental services provider in the Western United States, is seeking staff for emergency response cleanup and hazardous waste handling in Richmond, CA. The role emphasizes health and safety, physical labor, and adaptability to day and night shifts.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• HazWoper training or certification is required or preferred (40-hour).
• Valid driver’s license and DMV record must meet company standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the top priority and follow all safe work practices.
• Perform emergency response cleanup including chemical and water spills and hazardous waste handling.
• Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, pressure wash and handle drums to assist cleanup.
• Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities.
• Follow procedures for control and storage of hazardous substances.
• Attend safety training as required.
• Respond to 24/7 emergency calls when on standby.
• Work long hours, including day, night, or weekend shifts.

Skills

Safety minded

Attention to detail

Flexible

Patient

Team player

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: $18 - $25 per hour

Patriot Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

Check us out online at www.patriotenvironmental.com