Traveling Environmental Technician

Traveling Environmental Technician position with 100% travel required. Preferred candidate residence near Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, Charlotte, or Houston, but open to applicants nationwide. Current projects in HI, CA, WA, IL, LA, WI, NJ, MA, and MI. May occasionally work from Kalkaska or Mt Pleasant, MI locations for system and equipment builds. Daily per diem provided for overnight projects, with all travel costs covered by the company.

Schedule

• Typical work schedule: 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hour shifts
• Fatigue day off every 14 days for continuous work
• Typically on duty for 5 weeks followed by rest and recuperation time
• Available for 24-hour on-call basis

Pay

$20–$24 per hour, determined by experience.

Benefits

• Health and Safety as top priority
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Generous paid time off
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and ensure constant compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Responsible for safe and compliant execution of all assigned jobs, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Assist the on-scene foreman/supervisor in managing large projects
• Perform emergency response activities including chemical and water spills, etiological and biological contamination, and equipment decontamination
• Conduct vehicle, equipment, and Health & Safety inspections; ensure proper use of equipment and report mechanical failures
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as running supplies and emergency response cleanups

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• CDL B or A an asset but not required
• Valid Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Attention to detail and computer savvy
• Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong mechanical ability preferred
• Understands manpower and equipment required to complete assignments
• Ability to work with little or no direct supervision
• Knowledge of chemicals helpful
• Ability to pass background check for government site access
• Knowledge of equipment repairs and preventative maintenance helpful
• Knowledge of RCRA requirements/regulations helpful (training provided)
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, EPA waste codes, manifesting, and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) helpful (training provided)

Physical Requirements

• Requires pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, and crouching in confined spaces
• Requires walking, climbing, speaking, listening, and clear vision at 2 feet or more (with or without lenses)
• Requires sitting for extended periods
• Must properly wear and use personal respirator equipment and other PPE, including full encapsulation suits which can elevate body temperature during strenuous exertion
• Requires speaking, writing, and listening in English
• Involves strenuous physical exertion: standing and lifting up to 50 lbs