Environmental Field Technician II

Republic Services•Portland, ME

11d•$19 - $27

About The Position

The Environmental Services Field Technician II works under general supervision, receives general work instructions, and applies limited judgment in resolving problems. Work is semi-routine, with decisions made within a moderate scope. The role may also train or guide less experienced team members. The technician performs operational work related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup, and hazardous-material decontamination. The position involves remedial field activities, including tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, high-pressure washing, and confined-space work such as manhole entry. Technicians respond to customer spills and emergencies during regular business hours and after hours, maintain equipment and work sites, and operate light and heavy equipment. They also perform vehicle inspections and maintain vehicle logs while following applicable safety policies and regulations.

Requirements

2–4 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup.
Ability to position oneself to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, and understand operational, technical, process, safety, and quality documents.
Skill using hand and shop tools and instruments.
Understanding of the dangers of working with or around chemicals and ability to read safety data sheets and take appropriate steps to mitigate hazards.
Willingness to provide input on working practices to help meet and exceed departmental goals.
Confidence in informing colleagues about unsafe working practices or conditions.
Positive attitude and high level of mental resilience.
Ability to follow company policies and rules and promote the company’s safety standards.
Ability to use light and heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and skid steers.
Accuracy, thoroughness, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple responsibilities.
Proficiency with light tablet or PC use.
General understanding of waste management processes, including waste manifests.
Class C driver’s license with Hazmat endorsement is preferred.
Current confined-space entry certificate, or ability to obtain one upon hire; may be required in some locations.
Equipment-operation certificate, such as a man-lift, hoisting, or scissor-lift license, where required by some states.
Valid driver’s license where required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Perform tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and other remedial activities, including confined-space entry such as manholes.
Respond to customer spills and emergencies during regular business hours and after hours.
Perform general housekeeping, including maintaining equipment and the work site.
Operate cleanup equipment, including roll-off trucks, vacuum trucks, box trucks, skid steers, forklifts, pumps, and pallet jacks.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip Department of Transportation inspections and maintain vehicle logs.
Perform responsibilities safely and efficiently in compliance with safety policies and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.