Field Technician I

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a Field Technician I in Richland, WA. The role involves emergency response cleanup, handling hazardous materials, and operating cleanup equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. This is a full-time position.
WHAT WE DO

As a premier provider of environmental services in the Western United States, Patriot Environmental Services provides a wide range of industrial, emergency response and remediation services. We are committed to the principles of safety, superior customer service and experience, and unyielding quality and dedication.

We provide a broad array of environmental services to meet any need that our clients may have. From emergency spill response to hazardous waste transportation to wastewater treatment, or from industrial cleaning to full facility closure and remediation, Patriot can do it all with our own internal resources and do so while accomplishing every metric of success.

Our mission is to always be Prepared and Professional.

Join the team that makes a difference!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.
• Perform emergency response cleanup activities including but not limited to chemical and water spills, non-hazardous and hazardous waste and toxic materials and equipment decontamination.
• Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, pressure wash and handling drums to assist in cleanup.
• Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities.
• Follow policies and procedures for control and storage of hazardous substances.
• Attend safety training as required.
• Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.
• Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on uncontrolled standby.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must provide DMV Printout upon hire and have a clean driving record.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required. (Training available)

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SPECIFIC SKILLS
• Strong attention to detail; meticulous.
• Safety conscious.
• Patient.
• Flexible to fast paced changes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Able to perform physical labor under direction of crew leads.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry in excess of 50lbs.

BENEFITS
• PTO, paid holidays, sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurances
• 401(k) with company matching

Patriot Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

Check us out online at www.patriotenvironmental.com