Environmental Engineering Technician jobs in Kennewick, WA

Looking for a new career?  Jammies Environmental is the preferred company to call when our customers - which include some of the largest manufacturers in the PNW - have an industrial cleaning, hydro-blasting, vacuum excavation or industrial waste cleanup need.   We also service derailments and other activities associated with railroad operations.  No experience necessary - if you are safety minded and have a good work ethic, we want to talk to you! We will train you to do our highly specialized work, using some of the best industrial service equipment in the nation.  Jammie's  continues to grow as a result of our commitment to excellence in safety, quality and customer service. Our employees enjoy being part of a team and have pride in the work they do.  Come grow with us!   

Entry level Technicians perform a variety of tasks associated with industrial cleaning, railroad, and agricultural operations.  In this highly safety sensitive role, you will learn to operate a wide variety of equipment in an extremely varied environments at our many customer locations.  As we often work mill shutdowns and provide incident response, this position is can be on-call and often requires long hours and travel (usually limited to the PNW). Travel expenses, such as hotel and a daily per-diem, are employer paid. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform tasks following all safety protocols, rules and regulations as defined by local, state, federal, company and customer specific guidelines to support JEI "Target Zero" safety goal
• Complete all training and certifications as assigned and maintain current certifications as needed
• Operate a variety of equipment, including vacuum excavation, hydro-blasters, pressure washers, forklift, etc.
• Utilize personal protective equipment that can include: disposable or reusable coveralls, raingear, gloves, hardhats, safety glasses or goggles, chemical-resistant clothing, face shields, hearing protection, and respirators (half and full-face).
• Maintaining a clean work area, including vehicles
• Driving company equipment to customer locations
• Complete daily time sheets and job cards with equipment used completely and in a timely manner
• Perform safe equipment checks, preventative maintenance, trouble-shoot and assist with repair when requested
• Follow procedures for each job and each piece of equipment
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical/drug test and background check.  (As this is a Safety Sensitive position- THC will be part of the pre-employment testing).
• Valid driver's license and good driving record strongly preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 
• Previous experience operating a forklift preferred
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or railroad setting an asset

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision (Employee Coverage 100% Employer Paid) 
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital,
• 401K retirement plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary Life and Disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Some jobs are prevailing wage
• Opportunity for promotion

Jammies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in all our employment practices. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.