Field Technician 1

Crystal Clean•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Patriot Environmental Services is a provider of environmental services in the Western United States, offering industrial, emergency response, and remediation services. The company provides services including emergency spill response, hazardous waste transportation, wastewater treatment, industrial cleaning, and facility closure and remediation, with a focus on safety, customer service, quality, and preparedness. The Field Technician 1 supports emergency response cleanup and hazardous waste activities. The role involves physical cleanup work, equipment operation, hazardous-substance handling, facility support, and compliance with safety procedures. Technicians may be placed on uncontrolled standby to answer emergency response calls and may work long hours and overtime on day, night, or weekend shifts.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Driving record meeting company standards and a current DMV printout.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Strong attention to detail and meticulousness.
Safety-conscious approach.
Patience.
Flexibility in response to fast-paced changes.
Ability to perform frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, and turning; lift items overhead; stand for 6–8 hours daily; crouch or stoop for prolonged periods; and frequently lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights and perform labor-intensive activities in all weather conditions and at any time of day or night.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including Tyvek suits, and respirators as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Some environmental services industry experience.
Some hazardous waste control experience.
Confined Space Entry certification.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and prioritize health and safety.
Perform emergency response cleanup involving chemical and water spills, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, toxic materials, and equipment decontamination.
Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, pressure wash, and handle drums to assist with cleanup.
Operate equipment used in hazardous waste cleanup activities.
Follow policies and procedures for controlling and storing hazardous substances.
Attend required safety training and comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.
Perform housekeeping and custodial duties and other duties as required.
Assist with facility maintenance, including unloading trucks and other ancillary duties.
Answer 24/7 emergency response calls when on uncontrolled standby.
Work long hours and overtime during day, night, or weekend shifts.
Carry out other reasonable directives, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.