Environmental Technician jobs in Hopkinsville, KY

SUMMARY

Responsible for identifying, removing, packing, transporting, or disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, including lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth moving equipment or trucks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Safely operate hand and power tools, heavy machinery and equipment such as scrapers, vacuums, earth moving equipment, high-pressure sprayers, to remove, package, store or transport loads of waste materials.
• Record the number of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment while carrying out tasks and work orders.
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures to ensure safety and quality work product.
• Prepare and maintain work records/reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily field tickets, or inspection results.
• Strong knowledge of relevant safety policies and procedures; apply safety policies/ procedures to promote a safe work environment for the protection of clients, employees, and the public.
• Interpret meaning of information to others.
• Attend staff meetings; collaborate with others to communicate with supervisory personnel.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency.
• Judgement & Decision Making.
• Guiding, Monitoring, Coaching.
• Technical Capacity.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.
• Material Resource Management.
• Computer Proficiency.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A valid state driver’s license with no more than 3 active violations within the previous 3 years required.
• A valid state driver’s license with Class A CDL endorsement preferred but not required.
• HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Understanding of business principles and practices
• Knowledge of materials, methods, equipment & tools involved in remediation services
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Highly technical work with the possibility of extremely prolonged periods working in extreme temperatures and high-stress situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 75 pounds. The employee will be exposed to extreme seasonal temperatures, both very hot and very cold. The employee will be exposed to contaminants, hazardous conditions, and hazardous equipment. The employee will be exposed to whole body vibration and sounds, with noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable at times. The employee will be exposed to cramped workspace, awkward positions, and sometimes very confined spaces. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Employees will be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with overtime eligibility.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel is expected for this position. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel will be expected.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Company is strongly committed to this policy and believes in the concept and spirit of the law. The Company believes in and practices equal opportunity and affirmative action. All employees are responsible for supporting the concept of equal opportunity and affirmative action and assisting the Company in meeting its objectives.