Field Supervisor

Work Location Melville - Operations

Position Title Field Supervisor

Department Operations

Position Status Full-Time

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Position Purpose

The Field Supervisor reports directly to the Director of Operations. The Field Supervisor is responsible for directing field personnel while on job site with responsibilities for the packaging, storing, cleaning up, transporting, and disposing of waste material, including hazardous waste, in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

Position Responsibilities

• Act as point-of-contact between Operations office staff and field personnel
• Verify proper equipment, PPE and tools are available for project
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of health and safety, work plans and supervision of field personnel
• Interface with customers at job sites during and at completion of job
• Complete daily paperwork and submit in a timely manner
• Train Environmental Service Technicians in the fundamentals of environmental clean-up and other field work
• Handle waste and contaminated materials at work sites
• Carry out tasks involving labor
• Complete required training and maintain required certifications
• Participate in pre-job walk-through with the Sales Team to determine proper approach, equipment, and personnel for the job
• Assist Director of Operations Manager as needed to cover in his/her absence
• Provide building maintenance services as approved by management when schedule allows
• Participate in company-wide safety training and meetings
• Other duties (temporary or permanent) as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of field experience, preferred
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred
• Valid Chauffeur License
• Good driving record (3 points or less)
• Current Medical Examiner’s Card
• Reliable transportation
• 24-hour contact number
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Travel as necessary (extensive and project-driven)
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Positive and professional at all times
• Must demonstrate a proactive approach to all tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification
• Trained in Confined Space
• Trained in Incident Command System (ICS)

Special Position Requirements

• 24/7/365 work schedule
• Optional to participate in an on-call rotation for the handling of after-hours emergency calls
• Comprehensive understanding of emergency response/HAZMAT operations
• Up-to-date HAZWOPER, ICS, and Confined Space training certifications

Work Requirements

Work primarily out in the field. Must be physically and mentally able to maintain work in demanding conditions (e.g., rough weather, bad seas, remote locations, etc.). May also be required to work around chemicals and other toxic substances. Ability to reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.