Technician, Lead Vactor

Wind River Environmental
Jamaica, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2024 CLOSED ON 6/5/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Lead Vactor position at Wind River Environmental?

Position Summary

With minimal supervision, the lead technician provides work direction and guidance to a team of field technicians ensuring efficient and timely completion of customer fulfillment requests for vactor projects. The Vactor Technician is responsible for high-pressure jetting, catch basin cleaning, lift station cleanings and general vactor work.

Key Position Points

Position: Vactor Technician

Location- Jamaica, VA

Requirements: CDL A or B license with a tanker endorsement

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assist with field training for new and existing technicians
  • Act as subject matter expert and liaison for both technicians and customers
  • May assist in preparing vactor technician routes and allocating emergencies that arise throughout the day
  • Properly operate and maintain HY VAC equipment and vehicles
  • Execute jobs provided by Dispatcher - including occasional overnight and out-of-town jobs
  • Communicate job status with Dispatcher and Project Manager
  • Completion and submission of service paperwork to management in a timely manner, if required
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot job problems and recommend solutions where appropriate
  • Respond to trouble/emergency calls in a timely manner
  • Follow all Wind River Environmental service protocols
  • Follow safety rules and exercise safe work practice
  • Understand and comply with DOT and DEP regulations as they pertain to your job
  • Protect the environment by having an awareness of spill protection, proper waste acceptance, disposal, and treatment, as well as emergency response procedures.
  • Ongoing technical learning and development
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Work Environment

  • You are regularly exposed outside weather conditions, non-hazardous fumes and noise
  • Must be comfortable working independently
  • Interaction with customers

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Ability to read and interpret documents including Company policies and procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and road signs.
  • Ability to speak, cooperate and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and management.
  • Ability to work independently and manage pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Basic computer literacy including email and internet skills.
  • Ability to perform basic math functions.

Required Qualifications

  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • Must hold a Class A or B CDL with ability and willingness to obtain a tanker endorsement if requested
  • At least 21 years of age
  • At least 2 years of professional commercial driving experience (post-school)
  • Ability to successfully pass DOT drug screen, medical certification, physical exam and road exams
  • Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace
  • Must be able to meet physical demands evaluation
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • High-School Diploma

Company Offered Benefits

  • Competitive starting hourly rates opportunity to earn overtime! Ask about our Step Program!!!
  • Opportunity to earn a quarterly safety bonus!
  • Company Paid Smith Systems Defensive Training
  • Company Paid Med-Card Renewals
  • Room for Growth!
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Employee discount for services offered in your area!
  • Matching 401K
  • 6 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays and generous paid time off plan
  • Company Paid Uniforms
  • Annual Safety Boot Stipend

Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks and related waste systems. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA we offer a full suite of services to business, residential and municipal customers throughout the East Coast. Wind River Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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