Environmental Field Technician

The Planet Group
Lindenhurst, NY

Job Title: Environmental Field Technician

Starting Pay: $20-$25/hr

Location: Lindenhurst, NY 11757


Responsibilities:

  • Cleans and scrapes the inside, and assists with the removal of, underground chemical storage tanks; prepares waste for proper disposal
  • Provides demolition labor of contaminated buildings and land sites; operates excavation and filer press equipment
  • Operates small hand tools and provides other construction-related assistance during projects
  • Decontaminates Company equipment and tools
  • Loads, unloads and samples drums; responds to emergency spills as needed


Manager Notes

  • This is someone that is willing to get dirty and work hard, they will be both indoors and outdoors for projects
  • Will be traveling to both Commercial and Industrial sites
  • They do not need to have experience however they would prefer someone who did
  • If they do not have any environmental experience the pay starts at $20/hr
  • There are competitors in the area - Clean Harbors, Clean Earth, Veolia, Republic


Field Services Technician I

As a Field Services Technician I you will be responsible for providing field work support on site-specific jobs to meet the goals of the project in a safe and conscientious manner while generating value and satisfaction to internal and external customers.

  • Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
  • Prepares necessary supplies, tools, and other equipment for transport to worksite
  • Cleans and scrapes the inside, and assists with the removal of, underground chemical storage tanks; prepares waste for proper disposal
  • Provides demolition labor of contaminated buildings and land sites; operates excavation and filer press equipment
  • Operates small hand tools and provides other construction-related assistance during projects
  • Decontaminates Company equipment and tools
  • Loads, unloads and samples drums; responds to emergency spills as needed
  • Maintains the ability to travel up to 50% of the time to project sites
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization


Education

- High-school diploma or equivalent (required)


Experience

  • Valid Driver’s License (preferred)
  • *Due to the potential exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials, this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times in order to wear a respirator for protection.