Environmental Technician (CDL Required)
About The Position
Environmental Compliance Consultants Inc. (ECC) is hiring a full-time Environmental Technician who also works as a commercial driver. Technicians support environmental and industrial services for local communities and commercial, municipal, state, and federal clients. Commercial driving is mostly local and may account for approximately 25% of the role; material handling and industrial services are the primary functions. Work may involve operating vacuum trucks, tankers, box trucks, stake-bed trucks, and other vehicles and equipment. The position is based in person at an ECC service location. ECC describes opportunities for advancement and year-round employment in Alaska, along with investment in employee professional development. The role includes transporting and handling materials, hazardous-waste inspection and containerization, industrial-system maintenance, spill response and cleanup, environmental sampling, warehouse work, pumping materials, data entry, and customer service. Employees are expected to prioritize safety, follow the company drug-free policy, and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision while adapting to changing priorities.
Requirements
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A) with a clean driving record.
- Hazmat endorsement required.
- Must be licensed to drive a manual transmission; automatic-transmission restrictions are not acceptable.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Pass pre-employment DOT drug screening, including marijuana screening.
- Ability to pass a government background check for military installation access.
- Ability to pass occupational and DOT physicals.
- Ability to wear a respirator.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
- General computer skills.
- Positive attitude, integrity, and strong work ethic.
- Commercial driving experience of one year is preferred.
- Tanker endorsement is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with hazardous waste.
- Experience operating a vacuum truck.
- Tanker endorsement.
- One year of commercial driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Drive and operate light and heavy commercial vehicles and equipment, including trucks, forklifts, plows, and pumps, to perform environmental and industrial services.
- Load, unload, secure, and transport cargo.
- Inspect, handle, and containerize hazardous waste and materials.
- Inspect containers and collection areas for regulatory compliance.
- Perform routine daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Maintain and clean industrial systems, including oil-water separators.
- Perform spill response, remediation, and cleanup activities.
- Sample water, waste, and soil to determine characteristics and contamination.
- Perform general warehouse operations, labor, and housekeeping.
- Pump fluids and other materials.
- Complete data entry and record keeping.
- Follow safety program requirements and act safely.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain client relations.
- Work respectfully as a teammate.
- Abide by the company drug-free policy, including its policy on recreational and medicinal marijuana.
- Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with fully vested company match.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 12 paid federal holidays.
- Paid vacation and paid time off.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid training.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
