Environmental Technician

Job Title: Environmental Technician

Location: Taylor, TX

Starting Pay: Up to $25/hr + OT

Contract to Hire - 6 month contract and then direct hire

Schedule - 5am-1:30pm or 1:30-10pm (openings on both shifts)

Candidates with background in Manufacturing, Warehouse, Blue Collar work is what they are looking for

Will be in PPE up to level C which is tyvek, boots, gloves, hard hat, glasses, and protective mask. This will not be all the time.

Will need to be clean shaven

This work will mostly be outside at the loading docks so they need to be willing to work in the elements

Our Client, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking Environmental Technicians. This onsite role is based in Taylor, TX, reporting directly to the Operations Supervisor. The position requires flexible availability throughout the week and weekends.

Responsibilities:

Comply with prescribed safety procedures and regulations, including proper use and care of PPE.

Must be able to wear a Respirator

Load materials into tankers following the prescribed SOPs.

Set up job site functions prior to transfer operations, including truck berms and secondary containment.

Connect and disconnect transfer compatible hoses to tankers, inspecting connections, fittings, and gaskets before use.

Operate diaphragm pumps and other transfer equipment to load and offload tankers with hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Verify material and tanker compatibility before loading, and continuously monitor transfers, stopping work immediately if unsafe conditions occur.

Maintain good housekeeping and represent the company professionally to customers, suppliers, regulators, and the public.

Carry out daily job tasks assigned by Lead and other duties as needed.

Basic Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to complete and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER 24-hour training and Confined Space Entry & Rescue certification.

Current driver's license with clean driving record; must have a reliable form of transportation.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Must consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC), and participate in random drug screening thereafter.

Must be able to lift 60 pounds regularly, work overtime, and work flexible hours within the work week.

This role frequently involves handling hazardous chemicals and waste and is considered safety-sensitive.

Preferred Requirements:

Basic knowledge of chemicals and their interactions and danger signs.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.

Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong and to concentrate on a task without distraction.