Environmental Technician (Seasonal)

Position Snapshot

Environmental Technicians provide a range of tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, industrial cleaning, decontamination of equipment and handling of hazardous materials.

Day in the Life

After grabbing your favorite morning beverage, you can expect to:

• Enters confined spaces to clean interior of tanks, railcars, tanker trucks, trenches, drains, oil/water separators, boilers, etc. to remove liquids, solids and residue utilizing different methods such as scraping, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, squeegees, and shoveling.
• Performs physical labor associated with cleanup and remediation activities such as sample collection, drum pumping, drum handling, waste bulking, and hand and mechanical demolition.
• Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours.
• Performs inspections on containers, and collection areas, and ensure all is in compliance, labeled and sealed properly.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operates light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to pumps, pressure washers, generators, electric pallet jack, forklift, bobcats, vacuum truck, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to apply

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Certifications: 40 Hour HAZWOPER, 8 Hour HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA
• Relevant experience in the environmental industry preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening
• Comfort wearing a respirator if needed

For information about our generous benefits click the link below

https://www.republicservices.jobs/benefits/

US Ecology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.