Rescue / Field Technician (Job # 5078)

SET Environmental, Inc.’s mission is to become the premier environmental services company in the nation. We will accomplish this by assembling exceptionally talented professionals and focusing them on providing a service that exceeds our customer’s expectations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A Rescue/Field Technician at SET Environmental is responsible to:

• Provide site safety and technical rescue standby for customer's projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue
• Assess potential hazards and draft written rescue plan
• Identify and communicate potential hazards to all affected parties
• Determine hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and make recommendations if needed
• Ensure that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and in good working order
• Conduct daily job briefings with customers and employees
• Follow handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness
• Monitor areas for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions
• Assist with emergency First Aid as required
• Supplied Air Bottle Watch, Fire Watch, and Confined Space Attendant
• Ensure the health and safety of the crew, customer, and site by adhering to SET safety policies and procedures by identifying, communicating, and mitigating hazards
• Take an active role on crews by participating in both scheduled and emergency response-based projects
• Assist in loading equipment and supplies for project needs
• Exert moderate physical effort, including lifting up to 50lbs
• Work in a variety of weather conditions
• Support of various environmental projects ranging from, but not limited to:
• Confined Space Entry – CSE
• Environmental remediation
• Waterway response
• Hazardous materials clean up
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• 3-5 Years of experience preferred in either Safety, Rope/Rescue, Hazmat, Industrial setting, etc.
• Available to travel out of state
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record that meets insurance requirements
• Must pass DOT physical including drug screen
• Must be over 21 years old
• Proficient with SCBA and other tight-fitting respirators
• Works well in stressful situations
• Must be willing to continue training and education throughout employment
• Ability to respond to out-of-town projects as needed
• Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently
• Ability to work in tight spaces and heights
• Comfortable working without a fixed schedule
• Ability to perform physical labor under direction of crew leads
• Industry/Construction experience preferred but not required
• Ability to use computers and phone apps and programs
• Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Rope Operations Certification or equivalent (Preferred)
• Illinois OSFM Confined Space Specialist Certification or equivalent (Preferred)
• Illinois OSFM Hazardous Materials Operations Certification or equivalent (Preferred)
• Incident Command System Training ICS (Preferred)
• Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic (Preferred)
• Transportation Workers Identification Card TWIC (Preferred)
• Medical Training (Preferred)
• CPR/AED/First Aid (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER or ability to obtain
• Hazardous Materials Training (Preferred)
• Safety Training (Preferred)

SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace. We encourage minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Must pass a pre-employment DOT Drug screen and a Background Check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Driver's License and a good driving record.

Experience:

• OSHA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Safety plans: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction site: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20