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Environmental Technician - $1000 Signing Bonus (Kent, WA)
THE COMPANY
Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, has expanded into Kent, Washington! We support the Pacific Northwest's industrial and marine communities by offering a range of services including industrial cleaning, hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, wet/dry vacuum services, tank cleaning, and ship cargo hold cleaning. We operate seven days a week, 24 hours per day, to serve our customers.
Why work for us?
Signing bonus - $1,000
Minimum 30-hour weekly work guarantee
Overtime paid for:
all weekend work
all work over eight hours per day
all hours over 40 hours per week
Prevailing wage opportunities
Union position
Company paid training
Small teamwork environment
Well-maintained equipment and newer fleet
Growth opportunities
THE JOB
Environmental Technicians perform high pressure water blasting, wet/dry vacuum services, confined space entry, industrial painting, industrial cleaning, and tank cleaning supporting various marine and industrial industries. This role will also:
Operate commercial/industrial equipment (i.e. high-pressure washer blasting equipment capable of maintaining pressures to 20,000 psi, blowers, etc.)
Operate non-DOT equipment (i.e. forklift, manlift, scissor lift)
Perform preventive booming on various waterways in the Pacific Northwest
Maneuver hoses, pumps and valves
THE PAY & BENEFITS
Full Position Wage Range: $25.03– $36.64 / hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Technician I (Position Wage Range): $25.03 - $33.31 / hour
Technician II (Position Wage Range): $26.28 - $34.97 / hour
Opportunities to move to a Lead Technician with a top hourly rate of $36.64
Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage with low premiums
Paid vacation and sick leave
Nine holidays
Union Pension*
* This position is represented by the I.U.P.A.T District Council No.5; this is not a seniority-based position.
THE CATCH
Work 8-12 hour days, including some weekends and holidays. No set schedule.
Work at various heights (up to 60 feet) and in confined spaces.
Work throughout the Pacific Northwest region involving some travel and overnight stays.
Work in various work conditions and temperatures.
Obtain and maintain a valid TWIC Card in accordance with the Department of Homeland security within 15 days of hire date.
Possess a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Meet medical clearance criteria and be able to wear a respirator (no facial hair).
Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for job site location (i.e. ear plugs, protective eyewear, goggles, life vest, face shield, crush resistant footwear and hard hat).
Successfully complete pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check post-offer.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Submit your application at http://www.tidewaterenv.com/careers.
The characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.
Tidewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability.

608 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030, USA
$25-36/hour