Response Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star Hazmat Response, LLC is seeking a Response Technician in Texas to support the Lead Response Technician and Field Operations Team. The role involves assisting with field work related to emergency response, chemical spills, and decontamination, while following core values focused on safety and care.

Responsibilities include wearing PPE, performing field sampling, and potentially working overnight or on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• 0–6 months industry related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class C driver’s license and current company insurance approval.
• Able to pass Hazwoper physical.
• Willing to take and follow directions from supervisor(s).

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency response activities including chemical, fuel, and water spills, environmental and biological contamination, and decontamination.
• Wear and properly use PPE (Levels A–D) in various combinations.
• Work in varying temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Assist in field sampling activities.
• Be able to work extended hours and on-call 24/7 including weekends and holidays.

Skills

PPE usage and safety

Hazwoper readiness

Driver's license (Class C)

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Response Technician reports directly to the Lead Response Technician, with additional oversight from the District Response Manager, and is part of the Field Operations Team.The role of the Response Technician is to assist the Lead Response Technician in all functions related to field work relative to Emergency Response work, or other scheduled field work, and as instructed by our company Kingdom Purpose, “to care for it and maintain it.” Also, the following Core Values should be the guiding principles in all decisions, both long term and short term.Safety Ahead of All – nothing will ever be ahead of our employees, customers, and vendors well-being.Customer First – Operate our business such that employees and customers feel like family.Positive Attitude – In all things personally and professionally, striving to be better.Lead with Love – love employees and customers with the same love Christ still loves us with.Fiscal Responsibility – To and from both employees and customers.The Response Technician is to support all positions of those above the Lead Response Technician, while learning about all aspects of the work of Lone Star Hazmat Response, LLC. Specific tasks for the Response Technician is as follows:Perform emergency response activities including, but not limited to chemical, fuel, and water spills, environmental and biological contamination, and facility or equipment decontamination.Wear and properly use a variety of Levels A, B, C, or D personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection in multiple combinations.Works in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions: including extreme heat and cold while wearing various levels of PPE.Works in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemicals, physical agents, or traffic, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.Assist in field sampling activities.Can work extended hours (>8 Hrs.) time periods, and if willing to work on-call 24 hours/ day, 7 days/week including weekend ends and holidays when scheduled to be on call.High School Diploma or equivalent as allowed by management.0-6 months industry related experience.Valid Class “C” driver’s license that passes approval by current company insurance provider.Able to take and comply with directions and perform multiple tasks as requested by supervisor(s).Must be able to pass Hazwoper physical.