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Tidewater Inc.
Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$45,060 / year median in Washington
+15% projected growth
Job Description
THE JOB Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc. is hiring a Technician I to join our team in Kent, WA! In this role, you'll provide industrial cleaning services that support the Pacific Northwest's industrial and marine communities. In this position you can expect to be working at heights, entering confined spaces, and operating pressure washers and high-pressure water blasting equipment. A Technician I will be exposed to diverse work environments, including those involving biological and hazardous waste material. We require teamwork, on-call availability, safe work practices, and regular attendance, with additional duties as assigned This role will: Operate commercial/industrial equipment (i.e. high-pressure washer blasting equipment capable of maintaining pressures to 20,000 psi, blowers, etc.). Perform painting, industrial cleaning, and tank cleaning. Operate non-DOT equipment (i.e. forklift, manlifts, scissor lifts, street sweeper). Maintains and cleans catch basins to ensure that waste is handled in a fully compliant manner. Support stormwater maintenance in coordination with a commercial driver. Performs preventive booming, spill response and clean-up responsibilities. Maneuver hoses, pumps and valves. Why Work for us? Minimum 30-hour Weekly Guarantee Market- to Above-Market Wages Company Paid Training & Growth Opportunities Prevailing Wage Opportunities Small Teamwork Environment Well-Maintained Equipment and Newer Fleet