Field Technician I - Environmental Solutions at Republic Services

Kenai, Alaska, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Environmental Services, Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 0 - 2 Years relevant work experience
  • Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup
  • Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire
  • Ability to position oneself to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions
  • Knowledge of chemicals and ability to understand safety data sheets
  • Proficiency with light tablet/PC use
  • Skilled in using hand and shop tools and instruments
  • Current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire (preferred)
  • Valid driver's license (may be required for some positions)

Responsibilities

  • Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and various other remedial activities in confined space entry, such as manholes
  • Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours
  • Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and work site
  • Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and regulations
  • Appropriately sets up and uses various equipment (i.e., pumps, trailer-mounted generators, air compressors, light towers, pallet-jack, skid steer)
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Confined Space EntryHazardous Spill CleanupDecontaminationTank CleaningDrum HandlingHigh Pressure WashingPumpsAir CompressorsSkid SteerPallet JackHand ToolsShop ToolsChemical HandlingSafety Data Sheets

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Eligible employees can elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP), and employee discounts.

What is the salary for this Field Technician I role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the minimum qualifications for this role?

Minimum qualifications include 0-2 years of relevant work experience, experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup, current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass upon hire, and ability to position oneself to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

What makes a strong candidate for this Field Technician position?

Strong candidates have knowledge of chemicals and ability to understand safety data sheets, current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire, a valid driver's license, proficiency with light tablet/PC use, skilled in using hand and shop tools, a positive attitude, high mental resilience, and attention to detail.

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