Emergency Response Field Supervisor

Environmental Works Inc•Springfield, MO

8d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As a Field Supervisor, you will supervise a team of Field Technicians and perform general labor tasks in a variety of settings, including abandoned warehouses, industrial facilities, and outdoor areas. You will supervise and perform tasks for industrial service operations, including tank cleaning, pipeline maintenance, work on railroad property, manual remediation services, waste bulking, and demolition services, in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position responds to emergency calls with limited notice as part of a technician team. The role requires a high degree of flexibility and at least two years of hazardous cleanup experience. A clean driving record is required. The work is performed mostly in an uncontrolled atmosphere and may involve exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and changing weather and temperatures. Work may take place in confined spaces, at various heights, in storage tanks, and outdoors in all weather conditions. Employees must follow safety standards and wear personal protective equipment in designated areas. The role regularly involves walking, standing, handling and gripping, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and communicating. Employees must regularly lift and carry 50 pounds. The position is approximately 10% sitting and 90% standing or walking.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Two years of supervisory experience leading a team of 2–4 technicians.
One year of heavy equipment operating experience.
High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of hazardous cleanup experience.
Ability to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments.
General knowledge of operations and ability to safely operate assigned equipment, including skid steers and mini-excavators.
Ability to wear a full- or half-face respirator and meet DOT physical requirements.
Must demonstrate continued knowledge of HAZWOPER and OSHA regulations and requirements.
Ability to regularly lift and carry 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL with tanker and airbrake endorsements.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
CPR/First Aid qualification.
One year of job costing experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of Field Technicians and maintain safety standards and requirements for the entire crew.
Perform general labor, including manual digging, site preparation and cleanup, and operation of hand tools, light machinery, and sharp tools.
Operate heavy equipment such as skid steers and mini-excavators.
Load hoses, chemicals, and other equipment onto trucks for assigned jobs.
Assist with operating equipment and power tools.
Clean work areas and equipment after jobs are completed.
Assist with inspecting equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and work areas.
Complete service receipts, job logs, time records, maintenance reports, and other required paperwork.
Work in confined spaces while wearing a full- or half-face respirator.
After on-the-job training, duties may include vacuum truck operation, hydro blasting, ice blasting, tank cleaning, and operating high-pressure water-blast equipment to clean industrial equipment.
Perform manual labor safely and travel up to 50% by driving a company vehicle.
Respond to emergency calls with limited notice as part of a team.
As needed, handle remediation waste, sample, package, and label wastes; perform industrial maintenance; promote a positive work environment; and perform other assigned duties.