HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOREMAN / LEAD MAN

Summary of Job Responsibilities

Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects

Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to dry/liquid material spills, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc.

Handles various hand tools and powered (pneumatic and electrical, hydraulic) industrial tools, including pressure washers and saws.

The ability to wear and properly use a variety of Levels A, B, C & D personal protective Equipment (PPE). This includes respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.

Works in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.

Works extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods. Note that in emergency response situations these periods can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.; 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 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and on occasion will require work during week-ends and holidays.

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the PARC Environmental business.

Education / Knowledge

High School diploma or equivalency.

Required Licenses / Endorsements

40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOpER) Certificate.

Valid California Driver’s License with the ability to obtain Commercial (Class B with Air Brake and Hazmat Endorsement) within 90 days of hire.

Must be able to pass the “Live Scan” background check required by DTSC and the Department of Justice.

Competencies

PC skills (Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word)

Knowledge of RCRA requirements/regulations

Ability to be on call on the weekends and holidays.

Attention to detail.

Able to perform multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements

Clean driving record

Requires standing, lifting up to 50lbs.

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.