Environmental Technician I - Canada

The Environmental Technician I is responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials. At times, must be able to work with little or no supervision.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects Operates light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum equipment, oil spill boom, generators, bobcats, etc.
• Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, etiological and biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc.
• Responsible for quick and immediate response when on call, secure coverage for shift and communicate your replacement's name to the coordinator
• Handles various hand tools and power (pneumatic and electrical, hydraulic) industrial tools, including pressure washers and saws
• Works with vibration-producing tools including jack hammers, rivet-busters, air chisels, nibblers, etc
• Ensure proper use of equipment and immediately notifies supervisor of any mechanical failure or problem
• Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health and Safety Compliance and regulations
• Works in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; including extreme heat and cold while wearing various ;levels of personal protective equipment
• Works in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic or corrosive
• Works in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance. Working at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
• Assists in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Works extended (>8hrs) time periods. Note: On an emergency response situation these periods can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12 - 24 hrs;
• Due to emergency response and operational nature of the position, a continuing condition of employment is that the applicant/ candidate acknowledges and agrees to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and on occasion will require work during week-ends and holidays.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalency.
• Preferred: 2 or 4 year degree in Environmental Studies

REQUIRED LICENSE(S)/ENDORSEMENT(S):

• Confined Space Entry (CSE) training
• 40 hour OSHA training
• No serious moving violations in the past 3 years, i.e. reckless driving, driving to endanger, open alcohol containers, etc.
• Clean Driver's abstract
• No preventable accidents in the past year
• No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years
• Valid driver's license required as a continuing condition of employment

COMPETENCIES:

• PC skills
• Knowledge of Department of =transportation (DOT) regulations
• Knowledge of chemicals
• Able to travel, work weekends
• Attention to detail
• Able to take and apply directions
• Able to perform multiple tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the ability to properly wear and use personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) including levels A, B, C, and D & E, including full encapsulation PPE suits which can elevate body temperature substantially during strenuous exertion.
• Position involves strenuous physical exertion
• Available 24/ day on-call basis
• Requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping crawling, stooping and crouching in confined spaces
• Requires sitting