$23 to $25 P/H DOE

Position Summary

Pacific West Environmental & Infrastructure is seeking dependable, hardworking, and safety-conscious Environmental Technicians to support industrial cleaning, environmental remediation, maintenance, and infrastructure projects throughout Arizona and surrounding states.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on field position involving industrial tank cleaning, confined space entry, hazardous material handling, hydro excavation, spill response, pressure washing, demolition support, and general industrial maintenance activities.

Environmental Technicians work at power plants, industrial facilities, government installations, and other commercial and industrial project sites. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in challenging environments, including outdoor desert conditions, confined spaces, and areas where hazardous chemicals or materials may be present.

This position requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, the ability to follow established procedures, and the flexibility to work extended shifts, overtime, nights, weekends, and travel extensively based on project demands.

Candidates with previous industrial tank cleaning, environmental remediation, hazardous waste operations, or construction experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance

• Perform industrial tank cleaning and maintenance support at power plants, industrial facilities, and other specialized project locations.

• Clean industrial tanks, vaults, manholes, pits, and other enclosed or restricted-access structures.

• Assist with industrial facility maintenance, cleaning, and equipment preparation.

• Operate pressure-washing equipment and other industrial cleaning tools.

• Remove accumulated debris, sludge, contaminants, and other materials in accordance with project-specific procedures.

• Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, transportation, and general jobsite maintenance.

Confined Space Operations

• Participate in confined space entry operations involving tanks, vaults, manholes, and other restricted-access areas.

• Follow established confined space entry procedures, permits, atmospheric monitoring requirements, and safety protocols.

• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, and other safety equipment.

• Work as part of a coordinated field team to complete confined space cleaning and maintenance activities safely.

• Follow designated entry, attendant, and rescue procedures as assigned and trained.

Environmental Remediation & Hazardous Materials

• Assist with environmental remediation and hazardous material cleanup projects.

• Work with hazardous chemicals and potentially contaminated materials while following applicable safety procedures.

• Assist with spill response, containment, cleanup, and material removal.

• Support demolition, site cleanup, and remediation-related activities.

• Properly handle, transport, and dispose of materials in accordance with project requirements and applicable regulations.

Hydro Excavation & Equipment Operations

• Assist with hydro excavation operations and related underground utility or infrastructure projects.

• Support the operation, setup, and maintenance of hydro excavation equipment as trained and authorized.

• Tow trailers and transport equipment using company vehicles when qualified and authorized.

• Assist with equipment mobilization, staging, and demobilization at project sites.

• Perform general labor and equipment support duties as project needs require.

Emergency Response & Project Support

• Respond to emergency environmental and industrial service calls as needed.

• Assist with time-sensitive spill cleanup, industrial cleaning, and other emergency projects.

• Work occasional nighttime, weekend, and holiday assignments when required.

• Adapt to changing project conditions, work environments, and operational priorities.

• Perform additional field duties within the scope of training, qualifications, and assigned responsibilities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Ability to successfully pass background screening required for access to government facilities and secured project locations.

• Ability to work safely in industrial environments, including power plants, manufacturing facilities, and other heavy industrial operations.

• Ability to work in confined spaces and participate in confined space entry operations when properly trained, medically cleared, and authorized.

• Must be capable of wearing a full-face respirator when required by the project. Candidates must meet applicable medical evaluation, fit-testing, and respiratory protection training requirements.

• Ability to handle physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, standing, and working in various positions for extended periods.

• Willingness to work outdoors in Arizona desert conditions, including extreme temperatures, dust, wind, and other changing environmental conditions.

• Ability to travel throughout Arizona and surrounding states, including overnight stays as project requirements dictate.

• Willingness to work flexible schedules, extended shifts, overtime, nights, and weekends.

• Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and commitment to completing assigned projects safely and efficiently.

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required. (We will help you obtain through training if you do not currently hold)

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience and qualifications are highly desirable:

• Previous industrial tank cleaning or industrial maintenance experience.

• Experience working at power plants, refineries, manufacturing facilities, or other industrial locations.

• Previous confined space entry experience.

• Experience with environmental remediation and hazardous material cleanup.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and industrial workplace safety procedures.

• Experience with hydro excavation equipment and operations.

• Experience operating pressure washers, industrial cleaning equipment, and related tools.

• Experience towing trailers and transporting equipment.

• Previous construction, demolition, mechanical, or general industrial labor experience.

• Experience with spill response and emergency environmental cleanup.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to recognize potential jobsite hazards and communicate safety concerns.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently when assigned tasks and responsibilities.

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and procedures.

• Ability to adapt to changing jobsite conditions and project requirements.

• Dependability, punctuality, and professional conduct.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in challenging and physically demanding environments.

• Willingness to take direction from field supervisors and project management. 

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are not afraid of hard work and take pride in doing the job right.

The successful candidate is someone who is dependable, safety-minded, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in demanding industrial environments. This is not a traditional 8-to-5 position. Our projects require flexibility, teamwork, travel, and a willingness to step up when customers need us.

If you enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, operating equipment, solving problems, and being part of a team that tackles challenging industrial and environmental projects, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pacific West Environmental & Infrastructure is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace.