What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician I/Heavy Equipment Operator position at Oklahoma Environmental Services?
Field Operations entails executing those tasks and assignments associated with collecting data away from the office environment, overseeing the work of colleagues or contractors away from the office environment, and the performance of specific environmental duties with the express purpose of meeting the requirements of staff project managers. Most tasks and assignments are delivered in the form of “Field Work Orders”.
The Environmental Field Technician I is primarily responsible for conducting environmental remediation services, groundwater remediation, site investigations, and inspecting and operating machinery and equipment. The Environmental Field Technician reports to the Field Operations Supervisor and is overseen by the Field Operations Manager. This position primarily works in an outdoor environment throughout all four seasons. Compliance with federal and state safety and hazard regulations from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required.
Field Technician I generally works in a team setting with a more senior technician, specialist, or project manager. Tasks assigned for independent work include:
- Groundwater Monitoring
- Disposal
EXPECTATIONS
Collaboration
- Works with more senior staff for direction and training
Accountability
- Ensures tasks given by senior staff are completed
- Take quality notes in the field
Purpose
- Complete work as instructed
- Learn new skills/ gain experience
Excellence
- Work safely
- Projects completed with minimal issues
- Can do attitude
- Willingness to participate
- Problem Solving
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete directives of Field Work Orders submitted by Project Managers and/or Prime Contractors (i.e. surveying, gauging, etc.)
- Complete data collection and deliver timely to appropriate entities (project manager, laboratory, prime contractor, shipping provider, etc.)
- Sample of groundwater and/or soil during various scopes of work
- Engage in monitoring well development, locating, and/or plugging
- Complete disposal activities for purge water and drill cuttings
- Complete surface restoration during site closure activities
- Calibrate and maintain field instruments (PID, FID, YSI, interface probes, pH/DO meters)
- Equipment and machinery mobilization and demobilization (including basic inspections)
- Assist large equipment operators (Vacuum Extraction Rig & Probe Rig operators)
- Operate and maintain small equipment (Bobcat, Forklift, etc.)
- Operate Excavator and Heavy equipment. (Backhoe, Front End Loader, etc.)
- Coordinate with Field Operations Supervisor to order necessary field supplies
- Install new remediation equipment (i.e., pumps, tanks, hoses, fitting, etc.)
- Install and operate remediation systems with basic oversight
- Perform regularly scheduled operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical remediation systems
- General warehouse upkeep and maintenance
- Schedule vehicle maintenance on company vehicle (oil changes, tire replacement, alignments…)
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Detail oriented with a strong understanding of systems and processes
- Valid Driver’s License with CDL preferred.
- Operate Excavator and Heavy Equipment.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Willingness to travel, work long shifts and stay overnight away from home
- Team player with an ability to work alone or in a group
- Ownership of responsibilities before, during, and after fieldwork
- General problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to changes in the work environment
- Entry Level with 0 to 1 years field experience
Teamwork
- Participate in team planning, status, and other meetings
- Participate in team functions as applicable
- Participate in Safety Training programs
Client Relations
- Represent the company in a positive way at all times
- Be courteous of others
- Unless advised otherwise, typically direct client queries to project managers to respond
Regulatory Interaction
Unless advised otherwise, typically direct regulatory queries to project managers to respond
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Required travel is 75% within the state of Oklahoma
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Licenses/Industry Standards
- Current 40-hour HAZWOPER with Annual 8-hour Refresher
- Class A CDL
- Advise supervisor of training needs
- Maintain the appropriate CEUs
- Maintain licenses