SALVAGE- ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN

ADP, Inc.; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Galveston, TX is seeking a Salvage/Environmental Technician to support salvage operations, hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, and equipment decontamination.

This full-time role requires a High School diploma, valid TWIC, a clean driving record, and the ability to meet physical requirements. Required training includes 40-hour OSHA and confined space entry; English language proficiency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
• Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English Language.
• Heavy equipment operator experience is a plus.
• Will be required to complete confined space entry (CSE) and 40 Hour OSHA Training.
• Graded background score of 02 or less to enter client sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies and acting safely.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment including pumps, vacuum, boom, generators, and bobcats.
• Perform emergency response activities for marine/oil spills and contamination.
• Work in environments with hazardous chemicals and physical agents.
• Work at elevations, in confined spaces, and from ladders/scaffolding.
• Complete paperwork such as daily worksheets and equipment inspections.
• Be on-call 24/7 and coordinate replacements with the Supervisor.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and report equipment failures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and company policies.
• Wear Levels A–D PPE, including respirators as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Typical shift is on a Monday–Friday schedule with potential extended hours; emergencies may require 12–24 hour commitments.

Skills

TWIC

Heavy equipment experience

English language proficiency

Physical endurance

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

SALVAGE- ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN

Full Time Technical Galveston TX Spill Warehouse, Galveston, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1083

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

SALVAGE/ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY

Salvage/Environmental Response Technicians are responsible for the performance of tasks associated with salvage operations, hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling hazardous materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
• Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English Language.
• Heavy equipment operator experience is a plus.
• Will be required to complete confined space entry (CSE) and 40 Hour OSHA Training.
• Graded background score of 02 or less in order to enter client sites.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum, equipment, oil spill boom, generators, bobcats, etc.
• Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to, marine industry and oil industry spills, etiological and biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc.
• Works in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic or corrosive.
• Works in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.
• Working at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Completion of associated paperwork, including but not limited to daily worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health and Safety requirements and permits.
• Quick and immediate response when on call, secure coverage for shift and communicate your replacement's name to the Supervisor.
• Vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health & Safety inspections. Ensures proper use of equipment and immediately notifies supervisor of any mechanical failures or problems with equipment.
• Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations.
• The ability to wear and properly use a variety of Levels A, B, C & D personal protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.
• Climbs ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers.
• Works on vessels/barges onshore and inland water ways. Operates small marine vessels.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and as required by the needs of the business.

SHIFT INFORMATION

The standard work schedule for an Environmental Field Technician is Monday – Friday from 7:00am to 3:45 pm with a 45-minute lunch break. May be required to work extended (> 8 hour) time periods. Note that in emergency response situations these periods can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hours; Because of the emergency response and operational nature of this position, a continuing condition of employment is that the applicant/candidate acknowledges and agrees to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and on occasion will require work during weekends and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a drug free workplace environment and require a pre-employment drug screen. All applicants are subject to pre-employment security background checks, and some positions may require pre-employment physical fitness for duty tests. All personnel are subject to random, post-accident/injury, for cause, discretionary drug and alcohol testing.

T&T provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.