THE JOB

Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc. is hiring several Technicians to support the Pacific Northwest’s industrial and marine communities. This position will perform high pressure water blasting, preventive booming, spill response and clean-up on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers in addition to m aintaining and cleaning catch basins to ensure that waste is handled in a fully compliant manner.

THE PAY

• Starting wage is $21.00 per hour with the ability to earn up to $27.94 per hour plus advancement opportunities.
• Overtime is paid for all weekend work and any work beyond eight hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• Minimum 30 hour weekly pay guarantee.

THE BENEFITS

• 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

Responsibilities of this position require the ability to:

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Work at various heights (up to 60 feet) and in confined spaces.
• Work in various work conditions and temperatures.
• Obtain and maintain a valid TWIC Card in accordance with Department of Homeland security within 30 days of hire date.

THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Tidewater Environmental Services, offers a range of services including industrial cleaning, hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, wet/dry vacuum services, tank cleaning, and ship cargo hold cleaning throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of California. We operate seven days a week, 24 hours per day, to serve our customers.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

• Submit your application at http://www.tidewaterenv.com/careers .
• All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and a criminal background check.

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Essential Functions:

Required Education and/or Experience:

Physical Demands:

Requires regular lifting of 30 to 50 pounds and physical strength to maneuver hoses, pumps, and valves. Work may occur in awkward positions while working in cramped quarters and involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking (regular and uneven surfaces) and climbing and ascending/descending ladders.

Environment/Atmospheric Conditions:

This position is performed at various work sites. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, inclement weather conditions, working around water, slip/fall hazards, electrical and mechanical hazards, foreign body hazards, chemicals, vapors, dust and fumes.

Machines, Tools Equipment, Software:

Pressure washer, manlifts, blowers and other tools as needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.