Environmental Field Technician

Environmental Field Technician

Job Overview

Respond to environmental emergencies within a 24-hour period. Perform technical field and office work, operate mechanical equipment such as Vac Trucks, Super Duster, forklifts, pallet jacks, lift gates, trucks, trailers, and other mechanical equipment as needed. Conduct clean-up and decontamination procedures. Maintain inventory lists and complete various reports and Field Dailies. Understand the terminology and principles of spill responses. Possess basic knowledge of proper storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials collected during clean-up. Be aware of the potential hazards associated with Hazardous Wastes. Work well with the public, clients, and other employees. Field phone calls and communicate effectively with Field Supervisors. Perform limited chemical tests and work around a variety of chemicals. Prepare equipment and keep accurate field log books. Perform manual labor tasks such as sweeping, shoveling, pushing, and pulling.

Skills

Operate mechanical equipment

Understand spill response terminology and principles

Knowledge of hazardous material storage, treatment, and disposal

Perform limited chemical tests

Equipment preparation

Maintain accurate field logs

Effective communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Problem-solving

Work Environment

Work outside in very hot temperatures, in confined spaces, and around hazardous chemicals. Work at elevated heights and in noisy conditions with heavy industrial equipment. Confined space work includes petroleum tanks and wastewater treatment tanks.. Technicians average 55 hours/week, varying between 40 and 80 hours depending on projects. Crews typically consist of 3-5 people, including a driver, equipment operator, and technician.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 6AM-6PM.

On call once a week out of the month. Employees rotate being on call (bonus included)

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.