Technician

Augusta Industrial Services, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout the South Eastern United States. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of smaller private entities and numerous federal, state, and local governmental agencies.

Headquartered in Augusta, GA, Augusta Industrial Services, Inc. has two satellite offices located in Waynesboro, GA and Aiken, SC. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including health, dental, life insurance, 401K, generous paid time off, job related training and more. We offer a drug free work environment and require a pre-employment drug screen. All Applicants are subject to pre-employment security background checks, and some positions may require pre-employment physical fitness for duty tests.

The Industrial Services Technician is responsible for tasks associated with industrial plant site clean-up using vacuum, high pressure water and dry ice blasting equipment, hazardous waste clean-up, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and materials. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your leadership training and skills as you return to civilian life. These positions offer great opportunity to work as part of a team and grow and advance from entry-level to supervisory/management at Augusta Industrial Services, Inc.

REPORTS TO: Dispatcher, Field Supervisor and Operations Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects.

• Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum equipment, hydro blasting equipment, fork lifts, man lifts, jack-hammers and other tools.
• Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, tank cleaning, boiler cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc.
• Completion of associated paperwork, including but not limited to daily worksheets, manifesting, disposal documentation, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health and Safety requirements and permits.
• Quick and immediate response when on call, secure coverage for shift and communicate your replacement's name to the coordinator.
• Vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health & Safety inspections.
• Ensures proper use of equipment and immediately notifies supervisor of any mechanical failures or problems with equipment.
• Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations.
• Travel Overnight out of town.
• Maintain professional appearance in uniform and demeanor.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Augusta Industrial Services, Inc. business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalency (GED).  
•   Focused attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to make real-time decisions in the field using good judgement.
•   Able to read and write legibly and fluently in English.
•   Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; willingness to travel if necessary (typically within a 4-hour driving distance or less)
• Construction field or industrial / environmental related experience is a plus.
• Will be required to complete confined space entry (CSE) and 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), DOT medical card, and clean criminal history are conditions of employment
• Attention to detail and perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with little supervision and an aptitude to complete assigned work.
• Understands the manpower and equipment required to complete assignments.
• Knowledge of chemicals preferred.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position involves strenuous physical exertion.
• Works extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods. Note that in emergency response situations these periods can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hours; Because of the emergency response and operational nature of the position, a continuing condition of employment is that the applicant/candidate acknowledges and agrees to be on-call as assigned and on occasion will require work during week-ends and holidays.
• Spend considerable amount of time on one’s feet, standing and making repetitive motions
• Ability to bend, twist, lift up to 50-75lb, climb, and hoist
• Utilize vacuum hoses to vacuum sludge, water, food products, non-hazardous or hazardous waste.
• Work in confined, hot, wet, cold and foul smelling environments through an 8-12 hour shift while holding the various sizes of vacuum hoses and hydro blasting hoses or guns.  Will have to hold on tightly to the vacuum hose handle to prevent loss of control due to hose jumping.  Will have to squeeze hydro blasting gun trigger tightly.
• Works in atmospheres and 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 levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.
• Working at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Climbs ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• Requires pulling/pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping and  crouching in confined spaces; Requires walking, climbing, speaking, listening, color determination and clarity of vision at 2 feet or more (with or without lenses); Requires sitting.
• Requires the ability to properly wear and use personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) including levels A, B, C, & D, including full encapsulation PPE suits which can elevate body temperature substantially during strenuous exertion.  Requires steel toed boots (employee must purchase).

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen.

This position also requires a post offer physical exam along with a DOT physical.

Must meet all work eligibility requirements.

Augusta Industrial Services, Inc. is an Environmentally-responsible business.

Must have valid driver’s license and meet Augusta Industrial Services vehicle insurance provider standards.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.