What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Action?
Summary:
Field Techs perform various general labor tasks associated with dirt construction. This is an entry level hourly position within the company. There is little or no budget responsibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret site-specific Safety Plan at each site; may be amended daily.
- Assist excavation and/or hand excavation of contaminated soils.
- Read and comprehend container labels prior to touching or opening.
- Assist in demolition of contaminated buildings/structures. Assemble/operate pumping equipment.
- Perform various manual duties, assembling fences; operate manual and mechanical clearing equipment, fill and place sandbags, place tarps on trucks or over storage cells/areas, etc.
- Read MSDSs that accompany all new and existing chemicals brought to or used at the hazardous waste site.
- Work in areas of uneven terrain.
- Help assemble shoring systems for excavation work.
- Wear and work in different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to demonstrate common sense understanding and carrying out detailed written and oral instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone, two-way radio and in writing. Excellent customer relations skills.
- Have a strong work ethic.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license if assigned to operate any Company X vehicles and must meet the company’s vehicle insurance requirements.
- Must be able to read and comprehend safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
- Must be physically able to perform job tasks.
- Must be able to pass all required training i.e. HAZWOPER.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Prefer previous experience working in and around a construction (dirt) project/employer.