# FlexTek - Field Hazmat Technician and Response Specialists

> Essel · Oakland, United States · Contract · Posted 2021-10-22

**Salary:** USD 45,000–85,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Essel Environmental provides On-Demand Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery Project Personnel throughout the United States.**  

Essel's FlexTeks are versatile technicians who get the job done. We respond to natural and man-made disasters to help communities recover.  

**We are looking for technicians with diverse backgrounds to add to our team!**

**The Field Hazmat Technician is responsible for the performance of tasks including- hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.**

Some examples of projects and duties include:

-   **Operate light and heavy equipment including: pumps, vacuum, oil spill boom, generators, bobcats, etc.**
-   **Perform emergency response activities including: chemical and water spills, etiological and biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination.**
-   **Utilizing hand-tools and equipment, absorbent booms and pads to contain and remediate impacted surfaces, soils and waters.**

  

We are looking for technicians who are available for emergency and/or non-emergency projects.

## Requirements

-   **40 hour Hazwoper Certificate Required**
-   **Additional certifications preferred- such as: Confined space entry, OSHA 30 and/or TWIC**
-   **Able and willing to travel and work on an on-call/project basis and potentially long hours and at night**
-   **Chemical/oil/confined space experience strongly preferred**
-   **Desired special skills include- Tank Cleaning, Decontamination, Asbestos Certified, Safety, Supervisor Experience**
-   **Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record**
-   **Ability to perform labor intensive activities in any weather or environmental conditions**
-   **Ability to perform duties while adhering to safety priorities while wearing PPE, such as respirators and protective clothing**
-   **Reliable local transportation and valid driver's license**
-   **High School Diploma or equivalent**

## Apply

[Apply at Essel](https://apply.workable.com/esselenvironmental/j/F197FD4BB6/apply)

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