Field Technician I & II

4927 NW Front Avenue near NW Kittridge Avenue, Portland OR

Description

Join our team and become part of the Patriot Family. Not only will you find the work very rewarding and the benefits awesome, but you'll be treated with the utmost of respect. And we pay well and make sure you're well-taken care of! Most of the jobs allow a schedule that will enable you to work for a great company and spend every night at home with your friends and family. As a premier provider of environmental services in the Western United States, Patriot Environmental Services provides a wide range of industrial, emergency response and remediation services. We are committed to the principles of safety, superior customer service and experience, and unyielding quality and dedication. We provide a broad array of environmental services to meet any need that our clients may have. From emergency spill response to hazardous waste transportation to wastewater treatment, or from industrial cleaning to full facility closure and remediation, Patriot can do it all with our own internal resources and do so while accomplishing every metric of success. Our mission is to always be prepared, professional and safe. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner. - Perform emergency response cleanup activities including but not limited to chemical and water spills, non-hazardous and hazardous waste and toxic materials and equipment decontamination. - Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, pressure wash and handling drums to assist in cleanup. - Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities. - Follow policies and procedures for control and storage of hazardous substances. - Attend safety training as required. - Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program. - Perform various housekeeping and custodial duties and other duties as required. - Assist with maintenance of facility like unloading trucks and other ancillary duties. - Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on uncontrolled standby. - Work long hours and overtime during day, night or weekend shifts. - Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS - High school diploma or GED preferred. - 1 – 3 years of environmental services industry experience preferred. - 1 – 3 years of hazardous waste control experience preferred. - Valid driver’s license required. - Driving record that meets company standards and current DMV printout, required. - 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is strongly preferred. - Confined Space Entry certification required. - Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local hazardous waste and safety regulations. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES - Strong attention to detail; meticulous. - Safety conscious. - Patient. - Flexible to fast paced changes. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Pushing / pulling: frequent daily basis - Twisting / turning: frequent daily basis - Lift items over head: frequent daily basis - Standing: 6-8 hours daily - Crouching / stooping: prolonged periods - Lifting / carrying: frequent daily up to 50 lbs - Work in confined spaces or at heights. - Required to wear a variety of personal protection equipment as required including but not limited to Tyvek suits. - Required to wear respirators as needed. - Performs labor intensive activities in all weather conditions during any hours during the day or night. BENEFITS - PTO, paid holidays, sick time - Medical, dental, vision, life insurances - 401(k) with company matching Fuel your career being a Patriot. Join the team that makes a difference! Please check us out at. You'll be glad you did. Patriot Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).