Environmental Technician - Salvage

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Full Time Technical Roseville, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

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;…