Hazwoper Technician - Level 1
About The Position
TAS Environmental Services, LP is hiring a Level 1 Hazwoper Technician to assist with day-to-day operations, including emergency response, equipment cleaning, inventorying supplies and assets, and industrial tank cleaning. The role involves handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials, industrial work, biohazard cleanups, waste processing, and spill-site cleanup. Work may be dirty and physically demanding, and the position may require travel to different locations up to 25% of the time. The job includes work in both office and physical jobsite settings, outdoors in all weather conditions, and in confined spaces when needed. Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, and must be clean-shaven when working around hazardous waste to ensure a proper respirator seal. Level 1 Technicians are responsible for obtaining and maintaining several certifications during employment.
Requirements
- Strong observation skills.
- Technical proficiency with field equipment.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations.
- Data collection and analysis skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in critical thinking.
- Teamwork orientation.
- Ability to read, write, and perform mathematics.
- Class C (Texas) driver's license or equivalent required.
- Must obtain and maintain HAZWOPER 40, OSHA 10 and 30, MSHA, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, CPR, H2S, and First Aid certifications while employed.
- Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently lifting or moving items up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to frequently climb stairs and ladders, occasionally deal with heights, work in confined spaces when needed, and wear personal protective equipment including respiratory protection.
- Must be clean-shaven while working around hazardous waste to ensure a proper respirator seal.
Nice To Haves
- HAZWOPER certification.
- Confined Space certification.
Responsibilities
- Handle hazardous and non-hazardous products and materials.
- Perform industrial work and biohazard cleanups.
- Stage, profile, and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste for disposal.
- Assist with removing soil, debris, and other materials, and clean up spill sites.
- Operate and clean equipment.
- Maintain logs of working hours in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Travel up to 25% as needed; work locations may differ.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Mental health support programs.
- Supplemental benefits, including accident and critical illness coverage.
- Company-provided Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Paid time off that increases based on years of service.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Two floating holidays.
- Access to online learning platforms.
- Annual conference and workshop allowances.
- Work boot program.
- Team-building events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
