Environmental Technician - Chicago, IL
Job Description
Overview
National Tank Services stands proudly at the forefront of North America's truck maintenance and tank cleaning services industry. Our commitment is unwavering as we offer a comprehensive range of solutions, including inspections, repairs, certifications, and top-tier cleaning services to support the thriving bulk transportation sector. We've got all the tools fleets need to maintain certification, prioritize safety, and stay compliant.
Are you prepared to embark on a career with meaning? Your journey begins here - become a part of our NTS team today!
Contact our team of in-house Recruiters: 1-866-8-TRIMAC
Schedule
Monday- Friday
7:00am-3:30pm
up to $25 an hour depending on experience.
Who You Are
- Consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
- Consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and perform proper procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
- Demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
- Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
- Demonstrate ability to learn processes specific to the position.
- Possess environmental care and concern.
- Possess mathematical aptitude.
- Must be process-driven, problem-solving through the use of formal processes as the main approach.
- Possess knowledge of tools and equipment used to repair and maintain equipment.
- Identifies and resolves problems proactively and promptly.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site-specific, facility-required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
- Possesses and demonstrates the ability to perform assigned tasks in a manner that adheres to the company's Safety, Health, Environmental and Security policies.
Responsibilities
- Monitor levels of or add chemicals to disinfect water or other liquids
- Inspect equipment regularly
- Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges
- Collect and test water and waste/sewage samples
- Record meter and gauge readings and operational data
- Document and report test results internally and/or to regulatory agencies
- Operate equipment to purify and clarify water
- Operate equipment to process or dispose of chemical wastewater sewage
- Operate facility processes including primary and secondary treatment
- Complete required stormwater permitting
- Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas
- Performs minor repairs on equipment
- Performs field tests in order to pace chemical dosages for the process.
- Performs sampling and routine lab tests according to schedule.
- Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations as well as state regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the worksite
- Perform General Boiler maintenance, including chemical/blow-down procedures.
- Perform solid Waste Disposal duties, including Waste shipping, documentation, tracking, inspections, etc.
- Ensure safety standards are met
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required; some college, associate degree, technical training or certification specific to the position preferred
Benefits
- Paid weekly by direct deposit
- Holiday and vacation pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
- 401(K) profit sharing with company match (fully vested after 3 years)
Safety Commitments
- We make safety a part of every decision
- We make safety personal
- We have the courage to intervene
Pay Range
Application Instructions
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