Environmental Technician

The Environmental Technician position at USFS in Winona, TX involves environmental remediation tasks such as soil sampling, excavation, and hazardous material handling. Responsibilities include spill cleanup, tank decontamination, and managing NORM services. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and experience with heavy equipment. The role may require overnight travel and offers benefits like health insurance and paid time off. Overtime is typical but not guaranteed.
About the position

As an Environmental Technician at USFS, you will be an integral part of a dedicated crew responsible for a variety of environmental remediation and decontamination projects. Your role will involve working on tasks such as soil sampling, excavation, transportation, and disposal, as well as bioremediation and in-situ remediation efforts. You will also be engaged in spill sampling and cleanup, tank decontamination, and removal and disposal of hazardous materials. This position requires a strong commitment to safety and environmental standards, as you will be working in confined spaces and handling potentially hazardous materials. In addition to environmental remediation, you will be involved in confined space tank cleaning, which includes the decontamination and demolition of manufacturing plants, tanks, and structures. You will utilize non-hazardous, biodegradable degreasing agents to clean impacted surfaces, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Your responsibilities will also extend to the management of NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) services, particularly for bulk chemical and fuel terminals, industrial process tanks, and other related facilities. Transportation duties will include the delivery and transfer of drilling mud, fresh and brine water, and the hauling and disposal of wet and dry drilling cuttings. Experience in sandblasting and painting is a plus, and candidates with a mid-level CDL will receive an increased rate of pay. The position may require overnight stays at motels or hotels, as most projects are out of town. While overtime is typical, it is not guaranteed, and the pay rate will be commensurate with your skills, experience, and certifications.

Responsibilities
• Conduct soil sampling, excavation, transportation, and disposal for environmental remediation projects.
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• Perform soil bioremediation and in-situ remediation tasks.
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• Engage in spill sampling and cleanup efforts.
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• Handle tank decontamination, removal, and disposal of hazardous materials.
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• Execute confined space tank cleaning and decontamination of manufacturing plants and structures.
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• Utilize non-hazardous, biodegradable degreasing agents for cleaning impacted surfaces.
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• Manage NORM services for bulk chemical and fuel terminals and industrial process tanks.
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• Deliver and transfer drilling mud, fresh and brine water, and haul wet and dry drilling cuttings.
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• Document surveys of tools and waste management during projects.

Requirements
• High school diploma or GED (preferred but not mandatory).
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• Valid driver's license is required.
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• Experience in construction painting and heavy equipment operation is a plus.
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• Mid-level CDL is preferred for increased pay rate.
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• Ability to work in confined spaces and handle hazardous materials safely.
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• Familiarity with NORM and experience operating heavy equipment such as track hoe, back hoe, dozer, mini excavator, and skid steer is advantageous.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in sand blasting and painting.
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• Familiarity with vacuum trucks, pressure washers, and hydro blasters.
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• Certification as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for increased pay rate.

Benefits
• Health insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Employee discount
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• Flexible schedule