Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician

Location: Dunkirk, NY Shift: Days and Hours vary Compensation: $22.00-$27.00/hour, based on experience

Job Description

The Environmental Technician is responsible for the safe removal, collection, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials from industrial sites, oil fields, wastewater treatment plants, and other facilities. The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and emergency response preparedness.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Properly handle including waste chemicals, oil, or sludge, to designated disposal or treatment sites.
• Follow protocols for the safe removal of contaminants, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and suits.
• Ensure that all safety protocols are followed during operations, including the correct use of PPE and equipment.
• Participate in safety training, emergency response drills, and routine safety audits to minimize risks on-site.
• Interact with customers to understand their needs and provide information on the waste removal process.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while delivering services and addressing any customer concerns or questions.
• Perform tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to work during scheduled hours, with occasional work on nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary.
• Work in industrial settings such as factories, chemical plants, warehouses, construction sites, and power plants.

Requirements

• 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 10, Confined Space Entry and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) certification preferred.
• Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Ability to multi-task, manage shifting priorities, and follow through on projects.
• Excellent client interaction and organizational skills.
• Willingness to wear company-issued PPE, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator as needed.
• Ability to work 12-hour days, varying schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive starting hourly rate
• Generous medical insurance offerings
• Dental and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Health savings accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• 7 paid holidays
• Employee and family assistance program
• Company-paid training
• Safety incentives
• Years of service incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Boot allowance