Field Technician

Job Description

Full Job Description

Industrial Vacuum Transfer Services USA (IVTS USA) is a Houston-based company that specializes in the vacuuming and conveying of various industrial and environmental materials. In comparison to traditional vacuum methods, IVTS USA’s system can vacuum and pump, thereby conveying an array of materials over long distances.

We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, 401K, generous paid time off. 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. Our Field Technician is responsible for monitoring and running our proprietary equipment while providing professional service to our customers. They must be willing to travel year round and have 3-5 years of experience. The position is Non-Exempt and you will qualify for overtime pay.

Responsibilities for Candidates

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.

Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: vacuums, compressors, forklifts.

Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting.

Completion of associated paperwork, including but not limited to daily worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health and Safety requirements and permits.

Works in potentially elevated noise levels

Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations.

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

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalency.

TWIC Card is preferred

Basic + Training is preferred

Clean driving record and a valid driver’s license required as a continuing condition of employment.

Attention to detail and perform multiple tasks.

Ability to work with little or no direct supervision and an aptitude to complete assigned work.

Understands the manpower and equipment required to complete assignments.

Strong mechanical ability.

Demonstrated leadership ability.

No DUI/DWI in past 3 years; No preventable accidents in the past year; No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years; No serious moving violations in past 3 years, i.e., Reckless driving, Driving to endanger, Open alcohol containers, etc.

Skills:

Position involves strenuous physical exertion.

Available for 24/day on-call basis.

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.

Ability to fix and operate a compressor is strongly preferred

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. Some positions also require a pre-hire medical exam. Must meet all work eligibility requirements.