Environmental Technician

Environmental Technician Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Sawing Maintenance inventory management Grinders Preventative hardware maintenance Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training Outdoor work Field service Labeling Safety regulations Restoration industry experience Unloading 5S Restoration Routine inspections Forklift Groundskeeping Cleaning Ecological restoration Hazardous waste management Industrial equipment Spill response Skid steer loader Respiratory protection Hazard analysis Environmental remediation Facilities maintenance Transportation documentation for distribution operations Entry level Hazardous materials incident response Full Job Description Position Summary A Technician I perform various tasks for Field and Industrial service operations, including tank cleaning, manual remediation services, and waste collection/handling. Daily work involves confined space entry into maintenance holes, tanks, and other restricted areas for cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping, shoveling, high pressure washing, and other remedial activities. This position works closely with Project Managers, Drivers, Account Managers, and Customers in a supporting role. Essential Functions Available to respond to emergency/time-critical incidents, chemical releases, natural disasters, derailments, transloading activities, transformer leaks, and various spills impacted by soil or water. Perform physical labor associated with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal & other remediation services. Safely handle, and packaging, hazardous materials/waste; includes loading/unloading and ensuring all piece/drum counts match all associated shipping documents. Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects electronically through Geotab™ & WhipAround™; also communicate issues with Dispatch and Supervisor. Assist in the setup, tear down & decontamination of equipment. Follow applicable safety rules regulations, guidelines, policies and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear. Load/Unload equipment from vehicles, trailers, & watercraft. Use small hand tools, squeegees, shovels & brooms as well as wipes, absorbent boom & pads to contain & remediate impacted soils & waters. Operate routinely used power & pneumatic tools and equipment to include, but not limited to, air compressors, saws, drills, grinders, jackhammers, rivet busters, air scrapers & pumps Actively participate in departmental performance initiatives to improve Team Member experience and cleanliness metrics (5S). Regularly participate in communication meetings & Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) with assigned teams or complete required JHA when working individually Required to wear proper PPE including Flame Resistant (FR) uniform, hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots and leather gloves at minimum; respirator and protective clothing as instructed for designated tasks. Maintain supplies & equipment by properly stocking/restocking in neat, orderly fashion Warehouse maintenance, stock supplies, building & grounds maintenance Complete daily timesheet, JHA's, spill reports, labels & manifests for all jobs and submit daily to Operations Team. Physically able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary and lift > 50lbs routinely Ability to work on more complex jobs; specialized/client-specific training including lockout tagout, confined space entry, PPE selection, chemical compatibility; some equipment operating experience including skid steer, forklift, pump operation; more advanced operations training including overpacking and drum labeling, boom deployment, tarping a roll-off, loading and unloading drums and establishing egress zones Perform other duties as assigned Working Conditions Timely and dependable attendance required. Must be flexible to work outside normal business hours as needed. Must be prepared to work flexible or extended hours in inclement weather conditions, including heat, cold, & humidity. Willingness to enter confined spaces, work from heights & occasionally perform tasks from boats. Able to work as part of a team and independently, under minimal supervision.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Restoration:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person