Environmental Technician

Tidewater Environmental Services is hiring an Environmental Technician I in Vancouver, WA, to support industrial and marine communities. Responsibilities include high-pressure water blasting, confined space entry, and operating various equipment. The position offers a wage range of $22.50 - $31.43 per hour, benefits including medical coverage and paid time off, and requires flexibility in scheduling and travel throughout the Pacific Northwest.
THE JOB

Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc. is hiring a Technician I position to support the Pacific Northwest's industrial and marine communities. This position will perform high pressure water blasting, confined space entry, painting, industrial cleaning, and tank cleaning supporting various marine and industrial industries. This role will also:
• Operates commercial/industrial equipment (i.e. high-pressure washer blasting equipment capable of maintaining pressures to 20,000 psi, blowers, etc.).
• Operates non-DOT equipment (i.e. forklift, manlifts, scissor lifts).
• Performs preventive booming on various waterways in the Pacific Northwest.
• Maneuvers hoses, pumps and valves.

THE BENEFITS & PAY

Full Position Wage Range: $22.50 - $31.43 / hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Technician I (Position Wage Range): $22.50 - $29.93 / hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Technician II (Position Wage Range): $23.62 - $31.43 / hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Opportunities to move to a Lead Technician with a top hourly rate of $32.92 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Overtime is paid for all weekend work and any work beyond eight hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• Minimum 30-hour weekly hour work guarantee
• Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage with low premiums
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Nine holidays
• Union Pension*
• This position is represented by the I.U.P.A.T District Council No.5; this is not a seniority-based position.

THE CATCH
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.
• Work at various heights (up to 60 feet) and in confined spaces.
• Ability to travel throughout the Pacific Northwest region as required.
• Work in various work conditions and temperatures.
• Obtain and maintain a valid TWIC Card in accordance with the Department of Homeland security within 15 days of hire date.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for job site location (i.e. ear plugs, protective eyewear, goggles, life vest, face shield, crush resistant footwear and hard hat).
• Must meet medical clearance criteria and ability to wear a respirator (no facial hair).
• All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and a criminal background check.
• Completion of 24-Hour HAZWOPER training following completion of probation period (500 hours) at employer's discretion.

THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Tidewater Environmental Services, offers a range of services including industrial cleaning, hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, wet/dry vacuum services, tank cleaning, and ship cargo hold cleaning throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of California. We operate seven days a week, 24 hours per day, to serve our customers.

JOIN OUR TEAM
• Submit your application at http://www.tidewaterenv.com/careers.

The characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Tidewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability.
Employment Type: Full time