Technician 1 (Chicago, IL) at Hepaco Inc

Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, performs a range of task required for industrial service operations to include but not limited to, tank cleaning, pipeline maintenance, manual remediation services, waste bulking, and/or demolition services, in accordance with established company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and site specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles, trailers and watercraft
• Operate routinely used tools and equipment to include, but not limited to steam cleaners, water lasers, cascade systems, chemical mixers, generators, air saws, drills, grinders, cutting torches, etc.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor
• Perform physical labor associated with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal and other remediation services
• Warehouse maintenance, stock supplies, building maintenance
• Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments
• Must demonstrate general knowledge of operations and ability to safely operate assigned equipment
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must meet the position level requirements as listed below.

Technician Key words:

General Labor, Laborer, Environmental, Technician, Traveling Technician, Field Technician, Remediation, Hazardous Material, Hazmat Waste, Emergency Response, Cleaning, Industrial Technician, heavy equipment, excavation, industrial maintenance, TWIC, HAZ40, Hazwoper 40, Chemical spill, ER Clean-up, e-rail, hydrovac

• Entry-level position
• Requires extensive supervision
• Must receive and maintain OSHA 40HR HAZWOPER (prior to or upon hiring)
• Generally 0-2 years experience

Physical Demands:

Must be able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment and annual physical examination as required under HEPACOs Medical Surveillance Program. Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, running, climbing, squatting, and kneeling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more with assistance.

Work Environment:

In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed. Frequent work outside and in inclement weather conditions is required, including heat, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by established Company Safety standards, including the occasional use of a respirator. Must be able and willing to enter into and work in confined and dark spaces, as well as in small boats, and at heights in excess of 18 feet for prolonged periods of time. Frequent travel is required.

HEPACO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

HEPACO participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. / HEPACO participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.