Landfill Field Technician

Essel Environmental is the go-to resource for responsive, high-quality environmental, engineering and emergency response services. We are looking for on on-demand Field Technicians to join our team, in Jackson, Mississippi.

The Field Technician I role serves as an introductory position, providing employees with fundamental understanding of health and safety regulations, terminology, procedures, and equipment utilized in the operation, upkeep, and oversight of diverse environmental control systems. Assigned tasks are generally simpler and more regular compared to those of Field Technician II.

What we are looking for:

Learns and becomes proficient in understanding and adhering to company policies and procedures, with a primary focus on:

• The Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) within the Health & Safety program.
• The Quality Management System concerning work quality.
• Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics related to employee behavior.

Focuses on grasping the fundamentals of operating, monitoring, and maintaining various environmental systems.

Collaborates with senior staff to plan and execute assigned tasks, including daily Crew Activity Plans (CAP) and monitoring or adjusting various environmental control system components.

Under the guidance of senior staff, conducts basic maintenance and repairs on various environmental control system components.

Becomes familiar with conducting field observations and actions, documenting them through field notes and daily logs used for verbal and written client communications by others.

Through training, gains basic knowledge in using field instruments to measure required environmental control system data, including calibration and proper care and handling of instruments.

Participates in preliminary data reviews with supervisors to interpret field data fundamentals.

Works with senior staff to make operational adjustments to environmental control system components based on preliminary data reviews.

Receives training in using appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for maintaining and repairing environmental control system components.

Assists colleagues with tasks such as removing landfill liquid pumps.

Participates in training programs to enhance technical knowledge and stay updated on industry best practices.

Participates in and completes mandatory Health & Safety training.

Requirements

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER preferred (training will be provided if not current)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record in good standing.
• Meet all physical requirements to complete essential duties