Field Technician 1

Patriot Environmental Services; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services in Rockville, Virginia is seeking a hands-on environmental technician to join our emergency response and remediation team. The role requires a strong safety mindset, ability to work long hours, and readiness to travel or standby for 24/7 calls.

You will perform cleanup, handle drums, operate equipment, and support facility maintenance while adhering to hazardous materials procedures and regulatory requirements. Competitive hourly pay with benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification required.
• Confined Space Entry certification preferred.
• Driver's license with DMV record required.
• Some environmental services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the top priority by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform emergency response cleanup including chemical and water spills and hazardous waste handling.
• Operate cleanup equipment and handle drums during cleanup.
• Follow procedures for control and storage of hazardous substances.
• Attend safety training and be available for 24/7 emergency calls.
• Assist with facility maintenance and other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety oriented

Adaptable to fast pace

Enviro services experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

HAZWOPER 40-hour

Confined Space Entry

Driver's license

Job description

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.
• 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
• 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

• 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)

2353 Lanier Road, Rockville , Virginia 23146 , United States

EEO Statement Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.