What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Operations position at Terra Nova Solutions?
Terra Nova Solutions offers industrial and remedial services to several industries including manufacturing, transportation, retail and energy in the eastern and midwestern United States. Terra Nova has an immediate opportunity for self-motivated person seeking an opportunity to expand their career in the environmental services industry. Terra Nova works for an impressive client base and is looking to expand in several areas of the environmental and industrial sectors.
The Field Technician / Laborer plays a critical role in maintaining and operating light equipment and performing physical labor needed to complete Environmental Remediation Projects. The Field Technician / Laborer will be able to perform physical construction work, light demolition, small machine operation, tank cleaning and industrial cleaning. The Field Technician / Laborer daily task will be directed by the project Superintendent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Completion of all job-specific, employee related paper work including timesheets, daily work reports, driver’s logs, equipment inspection forms and tailgate safety meeting forms
• Safely and professionally operate company owned equipment in complete accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Support and play an active role in the Company’s Health and Safety management system including hazard communication, tracking, near miss documentation, audits and training.
• Ability to use/operate basic construction tools, small and large electric pumps, fuel powered equipment, plate compactors, chain saw, etc..
• Ability to operate light equipment such as skid-steer loaders.
• Ability to travel and work in different states as projects require.
• Ability to perform work under sustained hours, uncomfortable weather conditions and rough terrain.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds); use of hand tools, power tools, bending, shoveling and physically demanding tasks.
• Provide other leadership skills on some sites depending on skill sets.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience performing related work (general construction, industrial cleaning, emergency response).
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Experience working in a hazardous waste environment.
• Qualified employees should possess the 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Must show demonstrated success in being reliable and maintaining safe operations
• Must be a creative problem solver have strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate with others.
• Must be available for emergency rotations.
• Confined Space Training, CPR/First Aid Training are desirable.
Terra Nova supports a diverse and drug free workplace. EOE. E-Verify Employer.