Field Technician

Miller Environmental Group Inc•City of Syracuse, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Field Technician Primarily responsible for the cleaning and decontamination of regulated materials from spills, trenches, drains, oil/water separators, boilers, vats, and other industrial cleaning applications. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. · On Call availability for scheduled rotation and emergencies · Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. · Ability to read and understand OSHA safety regulations and perform all tasks safely. · Maintain up to date training and education for licenses, permits and regulatory information specific to responsibilities · Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods. · Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials. · Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts. · Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed. · Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners. · Create containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
Valid unrestricted drivers license with an excellent driving record within company standards.
The ability to work weekends and extended hours as needed.
The ability to travel and work at remote sites as needed.
Basic math, mechanical, teamwork and troubleshooting skills are required.
Must pass fit for duty physical, drug and alcohol screening, and detailed background check

Nice To Haves

Prior construction experience helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

On Call availability for scheduled rotation and emergencies
Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil.
Ability to read and understand OSHA safety regulations and perform all tasks safely.
Maintain up to date training and education for licenses, permits and regulatory information specific to responsibilities
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
Create containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.