Field Technician II

Description

General Summary: This is an entry-level position that aids and assists in performing the necessary duties related to cleaning and product transfers for multiple industries including but not limited to railroad, grain storage elevators and processing industries.

Positions reporting to this position: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities but may assist with on-the-job training of new technicians and laborers. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform silo/bin cleaning and product transfers using vac systems and other cleaning devices within various ag industry environments. 
• Perform silo/bin cleaning from the side and/or top entry. 
• Scrape down silo bin walls and bottoms. Move product from one location to another using vac systems.
• Perform cleaning duties. Must be comfortable entering dark, tight confined spaces.
• Will perform various maintenance and construction duties, expected to have problem-solving abilities and independent thought processes.
• Expected to perform strenuous physical labor, move and unload, utilize hand and power tools, and pressure washers.
• Work as a team and individually.
• Able to coherently report findings to the chain of command and follow instructions.
• Operate pick-ups and small equipment.
• Learns and complies with company policies and procedures, and safety rules
• Learns hazardous materials handling and precautions.
• Maintains required equipment service records.
• Assures safekeeping and proper usage of company tools and equipment. 
• On rare occasions, may be required to respond to hazardous material emergencies, environmental remediation callouts, and confined space incidents.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required.
• 75% travel requirement.

Requirements

Required Certification/Licensure: Valid driver’s license required; Class B Commercial Driver’s license preferred

Experience Requirements: Experience working in construction, electrical, landscaping, farming, or other outdoor occupations is preferred.

Knowledge/ Skills:

This intermediate-level position requires working on a team in diverse situations and understanding and following instructions. Must be able to use or learn to use tools and equipment, such as but not limited to the following: pulleys, vises, hand and power tools, mechanic rollers, acetylene tanks, wooden blocks, steel collars/shackles, steel hooks, welding equipment, grinders, hydraulic jacks, steel chains and cable, portable lights, "come along," tractors, forklifts, flatbed truck, pickup truck, wheelbarrow, pumps, and generators.

Physical Demands:  

Periods of extended driving and intense physical labor in extreme conditions caused by weather, terrain, and the hazards of working environmental emergencies

Working Conditions: 

• All Terrains, all weather conditions, temperature extremes
• Work environment is physically challenging and requires staying alert
• May include hazardous waste/controlled substance transfer/ remediation requiring wearing personal protective equipment, following site-specific safety plans. These tasks may include heavy manual labor under harsh conditions at varying heights and confined spaces. 
• Work is outdoors and physically demanding

Occasionally, work may include hazardous waste/controlled substance transfer/remediation requiring wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following site-specific safety plans, and using various powered hand tools. These tasks may include heavy manual labor under harsh conditions at varying heights and confined spaces.