Emergency Response Field Supervisor

Environmental Works•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Supervisor supervises a team of Field Technicians and performs general labor for industrial service operations in settings such as abandoned warehouses, industrial facilities, and outdoor areas. Work may include tank cleaning, pipeline maintenance, work on railroad property, manual remediation, waste bulking, and demolition, following company policies and procedures. The supervisor also responds to emergency calls with limited notice alongside a technician team. The role requires flexibility, at least two years of hazardous cleanup experience, and a clean driving record. The position involves maintaining crew safety, performing and overseeing manual labor and equipment-related tasks, and completing required job documentation. Following on-the-job training, duties may include vacuum truck operation, hydro blasting, ice blasting, tank cleaning, and operating high-pressure water-blast equipment. Travel by company vehicle may be required up to 50% of the time. Work is performed mostly in an uncontrolled atmosphere and may involve exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and varying weather and temperatures. Employees may work in confined spaces, at various heights, in storage tanks, and outdoors in all weather conditions. Personal protective equipment and safety standards are required in designated areas. The job regularly involves walking, standing, handling and gripping, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking and hearing. Employees must regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds; the stated activity split is 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.
Ability to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments.
General knowledge of operations and ability to safely operate assigned equipment.
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as skid steers and mini-excavators.
Ability to wear a full- or half-face respirator.
Ability to meet DOT physical requirements.
Ability to demonstrate continued knowledge of HAZWOPER and OSHA regulations and requirements.
Ability to regularly lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces, at various heights, in storage tanks, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
At least two years of hazardous cleanup experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of Field Technicians.
Maintain safety standards and requirements for the entire crew.
Perform and oversee industrial service work, including tasks such as tank cleaning, pipeline maintenance, manual remediation, waste bulking, and demolition.
Respond to emergency response calls with limited notice alongside a team of technicians.
Operate heavy equipment such as skid steers and mini-excavators.
Perform general labor such as manual digging, site preparation, site cleanup, and operation of hand tools and light machinery.
Load hoses, chemicals, and other equipment required for assigned jobs onto trucks.
Assist with operating equipment and power tools.
Clean work areas and equipment after work is completed.
Assist with inspections of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work areas.
Complete service receipts, job logs, time records, maintenance reports, and other appropriate paperwork.
Work in confined spaces while wearing a full- or half-face respirator.
After on-the-job training, potentially operate vacuum trucks and perform hydro blasting, ice blasting, tank cleaning, and high-pressure water blasting.
Travel up to 50% by driving a company vehicle.
Handle waste for remediation, including sampling, packaging, and labeling various wastes, as assigned.
Perform industrial maintenance.
Promote a positive working environment and perform other duties as assigned.