Environmental Technician

Ecotech Exists to provide safe, valuable, and trustworthy services through investment in our employees and customers, while building long term relationships to protect our environment and underground infrastructure.

Ecotech is based out of Quarryville, PA and operates in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virginia. Crews are dispatched on a daily basis from Ecotech’s main shop at 349 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566 (the “Shop Location”). You will be expected to report to the Shop Location at the start of each shift. Ecotech also provides emergency services to clients, so proximity to the Shop Location is preferred. Ecotech also favors close proximity to the Shop Location because it typically operates within a 4-hour radius of the Shop Location; therefore, occasional overnight travel is to be expected.

As an Environmental Technician you will be responsible for tank cleaning, spill response, equipment cleaning, and operating various machinery, with a focus on safety and environmental protection. The position requires compliance with industry regulations, and exceptional customer service, with prior experience in waste/environmental services and confined space entry preferred. A Typical work day includes working in loud industrial environments in all weather conditions. Current Class B CDL is not required, but is preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate Equipment including but not limited to: pressure washers, pumps, vacuum equipment, hand tools and hoses in order to provide services related to tank cleaning, spill response, equipment and machinery cleaning and line Jetting.
• Protect the environment by having an awareness of spill protection, proper waste acceptance, disposal and treatment as well as emergency response procedures.
• Timely Task Completion and Customer Service: Perform assigned tasks efficiently and provide exceptional customer service.
• Safety Training and Responsibility: Maintain accountability for your own safety as well as the safety of others, including fellow Ecotech employees, customers, and the general public. This includes adhering to proper certifications and licenses.
• Adherence to Safety Policies: Fully comprehend and comply with company safety policies, regulations, practices, and all relevant laws in the execution of your duties.
• Professional Conduct: Conduct yourself in a manner that reflects positively on both you and Ecotech.
• Physical Requirements: Be capable of repetitive activities such as sitting, lifting, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and crawling. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to waist height.
• Outdoor Work Conditions: Be prepared to work in all outdoor environments for extended periods.
• Limited Use of Mobile Devices: Refrain from extensive use of mobile phones and other devices during working hours, specifically from the time the truck departs from the Shop Location until it returns.
• Reporting Issues: Promptly report any issues that may impact the company or its employees to management as soon as they are identified.
• Organizational and Technical Skills: Maintain a tidy work environment and possess computer skills necessary to accurately input work orders and time entries.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience Requirement: Previous Experience in the Waste/Environmental Industry required. Confined Space Entry Certification and experience preferred.
• Understands and comply with OSHA, DOT and DEP regulations,
• Commitment to Employment: A strong desire for sustained and ongoing employment with Ecotech is highly valued.
• Accountability and Company Loyalty: Demonstrates a high level of accountability and consistently prioritizes the interests of the company.
• Proximity to Shop Location: It is preferable that candidates reside within a thirty (30) minute commuting distance from the Shop Location during standard commuting hours, considering typical traffic conditions. Additionally, candidates should exhibit a willingness to report during non-standard hours in the event of an emergency.
• Safety-Conscious Work Ethic: Must prioritize task completion without compromising safety standards.
• Integrity and Work Ethic: Must be honest and diligent in all professional matters, including, but not limited to, providing accurate information during the job application process, at the time of hire, throughout employment, and in any aspect relating to job performance.
• Positive Attitude: Maintain a consistently positive attitude.
• Communication Skills: Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Compliance with Policies: Must consent to motor vehicle and criminal background checks, and adhere to the company’s drug-free workplace policy.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Possession of a Class A or B CDL is preferred but not required to start. Must be willing to obtain

Benefits

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime and double time pay available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid training and educational opportunities
• Company paid Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Advancement opportunities
• Smart Dollar
• Legal/ID Shield