Environmental Engineer jobs in Winston Salem, NC

Purpose

Performs basic to moderately complex environmental remediation and hazardous/non-hazardous disposal activities as required by the customer

BENEFITS START ON DAY ONE!!!

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

• Engages in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects including 55 gallon drums.
• Operates light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum equipment, oil spill booms, generators, skid steers, etc.
• Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to cleaning chemical and water spills, biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc.
• Handles various hand tools and powered (pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic) industrial tools including pressure washers.
• Works with vibration-producing tools including jack hammers, air-chisels etc.
• Works in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions (including extreme heat and cold) while wearing various levels of personal protective equipment
• Works in atmospheres and physical locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic or corrosive.
• Works in potentially elevated noise level environments and confined spaces.
• Performs duties at various elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Assists in field sampling activities and calibration of meters and other electronic equipment.
• Complete and maintain all safety required training certifications
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by management and required by the needs of the Company

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks and various other containers.
• Ability to wear and properly use a variety of Level A, B, C and D personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.
• Ability to work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods. In emergency response situations these periods can extend beyond 8 hours up to 24 continuous hours including weekends and holidays. Because of the emergency response and operational nature of the position, a condition of employment is that the employee be available on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Must be able to work flexible hours beyond the normal schedule when necessary
• Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time.
• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Application QuestionsYou have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

• How many years of Environmental Services experience do you have?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• What percentage of the time are you willing to travel for work?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Environmental services: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person