On-Site Hazardous-Waste Field Technician

Action; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Action in Tampa is seeking an entry-level Laborer to perform general dirt construction tasks at hazardous waste sites. You will assist in excavation, demolition, PPE usage, and reading safety plans, with the authority to stop work for hazardous conditions.

The role requires reading MSDS, following site-specific plans, and maintaining safety. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to sites are expected. This is an entry-level, hourly position with exposure to environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone, two-way radio and in writing.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license if assigned to operate any Company X vehicles and must meet the company’s vehicle insurance requirements.
• Must be able to read and comprehend safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret site-specific Safety Plan at each site; may be amended daily.
• Assist excavation and/or hand excavation of contaminated soils.
• Read and comprehend container labels prior to touching or opening.
• Assist in demolition of contaminated buildings/structures. Assemble/operate pumping equipment.
• Perform various manual duties, assembling fences; operate manual and mechanical clearing equipment, fill and place sandbags, place tarps on trucks or over storage cells/areas, etc.
• Read MSDSs that accompany all new and existing chemicals brought to or used at the hazardous waste site.
• Work in areas of uneven terrain.
• Help assemble shoring systems for excavation work.
• Wear and work in different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to demonstrate common sense understanding and carrying out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Reading safety plans

Strong work ethic

Job description

Action in Tampa is seeking an entry-level Laborer to perform general dirt construction tasks at hazardous waste sites. You will assist in excavation, demolition, PPE usage, and reading safety plans, with the authority to stop work for hazardous conditions.

The role requires reading MSDS, following site-specific plans, and maintaining safety. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to sites are expected. This is an entry-level, hourly position with exposure to environmental conditions.