Technician
About The Position
Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc. is hiring a Technician I to join our team in Kent, WA! In this role, you’ll provide industrial cleaning services that support the Pacific Northwest’s industrial and marine communities. In this position you can expect to be working at heights, entering confined spaces, and operating pressure washers and high-pressure water blasting equipment. A Technician I will be exposed to diverse work environments, including those involving biological and hazardous waste material. We require teamwork, on-call availability, safe work practices, and regular attendance, with additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Be available to work a flexible schedule with up to 14 hour days, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Work at various heights (up to 60 feet) and in confined spaces.
- Ability to travel throughout the Pacific Northwest region.
- Work in various work conditions and temperatures.
- Obtain and maintain a valid TWIC Card in accordance with the Department of Homeland security within 15 days of hire date.
- Must have a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
- Must meet and maintain DOT medical clearance criteria and ability to wear a respirator (no facial hair).
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for job site location (i.e. ear plugs, protective eyewear, goggles, life vest, face shield, crush resistant footwear and hard hat).
- All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and a criminal and MVR background check.
Responsibilities
- Operate commercial/industrial equipment (i.e. high-pressure washer blasting equipment capable of maintaining pressures to 20,000 psi, blowers, etc.).
- Perform painting, industrial cleaning, and tank cleaning.
- Operate non-DOT equipment (i.e. forklift, manlifts, scissor lifts, street sweeper).
- Maintains and cleans catch basins to ensure that waste is handled in a fully compliant manner.
- Support stormwater maintenance in coordination with a commercial driver.
- Performs preventive booming, spill response and clean-up responsibilities.
- Maneuver hoses, pumps and valves.
Benefits
- Minimum 30-hour Weekly Guarantee
- Market- to Above-Market Wages
- Company Paid Training & Growth Opportunities
- Prevailing Wage Opportunities
- Small Teamwork Environment
- Well-Maintained Equipment and Newer Fleet
- Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage with low premiums
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Nine holidays
- 401(k) with 2% Company match, fully vested in match after one (1) year of employment
- Union Pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
