Environmental Service Technician Louisville KY

MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Environmental Services Inc. is seeking a safety-focused Field Service Technician to support industrial waste services throughout the Midwest Region. The role involves hazardous materials cleanup, industrial cleaning, site remediation, emergency spill response, and related work while maintaining safety and environmental compliance. Work takes place at customer sites and company locations, in all weather conditions, and may involve permitted confined spaces. The position requires approximately 50% local travel with nightly return home and approximately 50% travel supporting other Midwest locations; up to 50% overnight travel may be required, with hotel and per diem provided. The schedule is full-time, 40–50 hours per week, generally day shift Monday through Friday, with nights as needed and overtime and weekends as required. The posting identifies the role as Environmental Service Technician in its heading and as Field Service Technician in the description.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residency to operate company vehicles.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, background check, and employment verification, with ongoing compliance during employment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, crouch, and perform repetitive hand use.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including heat, rain, cold, and snow.
Flexibility to work irregular schedules, long hours, nights as needed, weekends, and holidays, and to respond on short notice.
Ability to recognize hazardous and non-hazardous materials and follow verbal, written, and electronic instructions.
Teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in the waste management or manufacturing industry; preferred but not required.
OSHA Confined Space certification; may be obtained upon hire.
DOT Hazmat certification; may be obtained upon hire.
HAZWOPER certification; may be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to requests for hazardous material cleanup, site remediation, and emergency spill response.
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations, prioritizing health and safety.
Perform high-pressure water blasting and vacuuming in open areas and permitted confined spaces.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures when working with hazardous energy sources.
Clean work areas, dispose of debris properly, return equipment and materials to the supply trailer, and restock supplies.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks and equipment at the facility.
Operate pumps, vacuum equipment, generators, forklifts, and other light and heavy equipment.
Perform emergency response activities, including chemical and water spill response, tank cleanings, and equipment decontamination.
Wear respirators when required and participate in fit testing; maintain a clean-shaven face for a secure respirator fit.
Work on customer sites in all weather conditions and respond to irregular schedules and short-notice needs.
Recognize and identify hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Follow verbal, written, and electronic instructions and work as a reliable team member.