Field Technician

Patriot Environmental Services, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

105d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Patriot Environmental Services provides industrial, emergency response, and remediation services throughout the Western United States. The company emphasizes safety, customer service, quality, and professionalism. Its services include emergency spill response, hazardous waste transportation, wastewater treatment, industrial cleaning, facility closure, and remediation. The Field Technician assists with the treatment and disposal of waste and maintains operational areas in and around the stabilization plant and landfill in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves inspecting and sampling waste, maintaining a clean work area, and performing labor-intensive tasks in varied weather and work environments.

Requirements

Valid driver's license required.
Driving record that meets company standards and a current DMV printout required.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
Strong attention to detail; meticulous.
Safety conscious.
Patient.
Flexible in response to fast-paced changes.
Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting (75–100 lbs.), pulling, dragging, and digging.
Ability to push and pull, twist and turn, 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, during any hours of the 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 preferred.
Some environmental services industry experience preferred.
Some hazardous waste control experience preferred.
Confined Space Entry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and foster safety and efficiency among Hub employees and in Hub activities.
Maintain a clean work area.
Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.
Visually inspect waste loads during off-loading for compliance with waste acceptance conditions and report non-conforming loads to the Operations Supervisor.
Visually inspect waste container off-loading to ensure the waste is completely removed from the truck, and report remaining material to the Operations Supervisor.
Sample incoming containerized loads and treated loads according to the Waste Analysis Plan and submit samples to the laboratory for analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.