Hazardous Materials Field Service Technician

Midwest Environmental Services, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

On-the-Job Training

Safety equipment provided

Employee Referral Program

Overtime pay

Job summary

Midwest Environmental Services, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support industrial waste services across the Midwest.

You will participate in hazardous material cleanup, site remediation, and emergency spill response while upholding the highest safety and environmental compliance standards. The responsibilities include operating pumps, vacuum equipment, forklifts, PPE protocols, LOTO, and decontamination, with travel up to 50% and potential overnight

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• OSHA Confined Space certification preferred (may be obtained upon hire).
• DOT Hazmat certification preferred (may be obtained upon hire).
• HAZWOPER certification preferred (may be obtained upon hire).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the waste management or manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to service requests involving hazardous material cleanup, site remediation, and emergency spill response.
• Maintain health and safety as the top priority by strictly following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform high-pressure water blasting and vacuuming in open areas and permitted confined spaces.
• Properly recognize and wear all required PPE, including safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, long pants, and long-sleeve shirts.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures using an individual lock and key when working with hazardous energy sources.
• Clean work areas, properly dispose of debris, and ensure all equipment and materials are returned to the supply trailer before leaving a job site.
• Restock supplies used during the workday.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and equipment at the facility.
• Operate light and heavy equipment including pumps, vacuum equipment, generators, and forklifts.
• Perform emergency response activities such as chemical and water spill response, tank cleanings, and equipment decontamination.
• Wear respirators when required, including participation in fit testing, clean shaven for a secure fit.
• Meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and repetitive hand use.
• Work in all weather conditions and on customer sites, including heat, rain, cold, and snow.
• Maintain flexibility to work irregular schedules, long hours, weekends, holidays, and respond on short notice.
• Ability to recognize and identify hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Ability to follow verbal, written, and electronic instructions.
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Midwest Environmental Services, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support industrial waste services across the Midwest.

You will participate in hazardous material cleanup, site remediation, and emergency spill response while upholding the highest safety and environmental compliance standards. The responsibilities include operating pumps, vacuum equipment, forklifts, PPE protocols, LOTO, and decontamination, with travel up to 50% and potential overnight