What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazwoper Technician - Level 1 position at TAS Environmental Services LP?
Technician Job Responsibilities:
At TAS Environmental Services, LP, the Technician will assist in the day-to-day operations to include emergency response, cleaning of equipment, inventory of supplies and assets, and industrial tank cleaning. Potential for dirty and physically demanding work environment along with strenuous physical labor.
Technician Job Duties:
- Handling various products, hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Performing industrial work and biohazard cleanups
- Staging, profiling, and processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
- Assist in the removal of soil, debris and other materials, and cleaning up spill sites
- Operate and clean equipment
- Maintaining logs of working hours in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations
- Up to 25% travel as needed - locations may differ
- Technicians will be assigned to emergency response calls at all times of the day or night, weekends, and holidays
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Strong observation skills
- Technical proficiency with field equipment
- Knowledge of environmental regulations
- Data collection and analysis skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in critical thinking
- Teamwork oriented
Education and Experience:
- HAZWOPER and Confined Space certifications preferred
- Ability to read, write and do mathematics
- Class C (Texas) or equivalent required
- Level 1 Technicians will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining several certifications while employed including:
- HAZWOPER 40
- OSHA 10 and 30
- MSHA(Mine Safety and Health Administration) Certification
- CSE/R(Confined Space Entry/Rescue) Certification
- CPR Certification
- H2S Certification
- First Aid Certification
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
- This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times
- The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 60 pounds
- Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders
- May occasionally deal with heights
- Ability to wear Personal Equipment, including Respiratory Protection
- Consists of both office setting and physical jobsite
- Able to work in confined spaces when needed
EEO/AA Employer/ Veteran/ Disabled Statement:
TAS Environmental Services, LP provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
TAS Environmental Services, LP is recognized as a leading regional provider of Environmental Services. Our service offer includes Emergency Response, Industrial Cleaning, Waste Management and Midstream Services and Solutions. Our mission is to build unrivaled partnerships by being an invaluable safe resource to our customers through knowledge, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. We aim to deliver best-in-class performance across the business system while adhering to our core values and maintaining the highest standard of ethical business practices.