Environmental Technician I

THE JOB

Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc. is hiring a Technician I to join our team as we support the Pacific Northwest’s industrial and marine communities. This position is responsible for performing industrial cleaning activities, which include working at heights, entering confined spaces, and operating pressure washers and high-pressure water blasting equipment. A Technician I will be exposed to diverse work environments, including those involving biological and hazardous waste material. We require teamwork, on-call availability, safe work practices, and regular attendance, with additional duties as assigned

This role will also:

• Operate commercial/industrial equipment (i.e. high-pressure washer blasting equipment capable of maintaining pressures to 20,000 psi, blowers, etc.).

• Perform painting, industrial cleaning, and tank cleaning.

• Sweeper Truck Operation (non-DOT)

• Stormwater maintenance in coordination with a commercial driver

• Operate non-DOT equipment (i.e. forklift, manlifts, scissor lifts).

• Perform preventive booming on various waterways in the Pacific Northwest.

• Maneuver hoses, pumps and valves.

Why Work for us?

·         Minimum 30-hour Weekly Guarantee

·         Market- to Above-Market Wages

·         Company Paid Training

·         Prevailing Wage Opportunities

·         Small Teamwork Environment

·         Well-Maintained Equipment and Newer Fleet

·         Growth Opportunities

THE BENEFITS & PAY

·         Position Wage Range is dependent on experience and qualifications:

o    Entry Level or No Experience: $23.51 / hour with an increase after 1040 hours worked

o    1 Year of Experience: $25.86 / hour

o    2 Years of Experience: $28.43 / hour

o    3 Years of Experience: $31.28 / hour

• Overtime is paid for all weekend work and any work beyond eight hours per day or 40 hours per week. 

• 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.

• 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 and insurable driving record.

• Must meet DOT 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.

THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, with a second location in Kent, 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.