Field Asst I

Cascade Remediation Services, LLC•Barre, VT

12d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Field Assistant I learns to drive, operate, and maintain Cascade’s drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment. The role works outdoors year-round as part of two- or three-person crews, performing physical labor and supporting environmental projects. The Barre location travels about 70% of the time. Projects typically run Monday through Friday, five days on and two days off, depending on project requirements; workdays may be 10–12 hours. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements. The position requires compliance with DOT and site-specific health and safety requirements, including respiratory protection when specified or indicated by monitoring.

Requirements

Pass a drug test.
Authorize and pass a satisfactory background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
Possess a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and receive satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) results.
Obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card and meet all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Pass a HAZWOPER physical.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or air-monitoring results; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a proper respirator seal.
Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Geoprobe, drilling, injection equipment, or other environmental remediation technologies is a plus, but not required.
Previous experience qualifies for a stated starting wage of $24.00 per hour; no experience is required for the $22.00–$23.00 per hour starting wage.

Responsibilities

Learn to drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment.
Work outdoors year-round within two- or three-person crews.
Solve problems and work productively as part of a team.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
Comply with all DOT regulations.
Perform physical labor, including shoveling drilling debris and transporting materials using proper lifting techniques.
Maintain all required certifications and training.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Benefits at minimal cost to the employee.
Potential for overtime.
Project-based bonuses and performance-based merit increases.
Employee referral bonus of $2,000.
Reimbursement for attending CDL training school and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A.
Private hotel room at no cost and per diem for traveling employees.
More than $1,800 worth of safety gear provided through the CORE Safety Training Program.
Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.