Environmental Field Technician

Environmental Management Services, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Field Technician in Rockville, MD. The role requires a high school diploma, mechanical skills, and the ability to handle heavy materials. Responsibilities include site visits, waste collection, and safety inspections. Candidates must pass drug testing and background checks. Full-time position with competitive benefits and a signing bonus. Remote work is not available.
$250 SIGNING BONUS! WORK LIFE BALANCE IS IMPORTANT TO US & YOU!

A Rockville, Maryland based firm, is seeking experienced, self-motivated candidate to work in Rockville, Maryland. We are a Drug Free Workplace. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K program; paid vacation, overtime pay available. EMSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Specialized training a plus
• Must be willing to learn and attend safety training
• Mechanically inclined and can maintain lab equipment
• Ability to work 40-50 hours per week; be on call 24 hours/7 days a week for emergency spill response;
• Must be able to handle & move drums of at least 250/450 pounds (5 gal., 15 gal., 30 gal, and 55 gal); stand for 8 hours per day; operate tools and equipment safely;
• Proficiency in English written and reading required.
• Shall be experienced in driving box trucks;
• Shall maintain a professional image.
• Successful candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing, a background check and DOT/medical physical before hire.
• Ability to work Monday – Friday (8 hours) start time 7:30 a.m.

Preferred skills:
• 2+ years’ experience dealing with hazardous waste strongly preferred
• OSHA 8 hour
• Knowledge in chemistry, hazardous waste and hazardous materials packing, labeling, disposal and transportation;
• Knowledge of DOT/EPA/OSHA/RCRA regulations a requirement;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and computers

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Work under the direction of senior staff or independently;
• Daily client site visits to collect chemicals or waste in accordance with company guidelines, EPA, DOT regulations, and disposal site protocols;
• Safety equipment inspections and verification;
• Spill response & clean-up;
• Preparation of daily field reports;
• Deliveries and pickups of drums or various job-related supplies;
• Regulated medical waste pickups;
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefit Conditions:
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):
• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

This Job Is:
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely
• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:
• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):
• Are you willing temporary work at a client site for 6 - 8 weeks in Chantilly VA and then come to Rockville full time?

Ability to Commute:
• Rockville, MD 20850 (Required)

Work Location: In person