2025-09-09
Tidewater Barge Lines
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Vancouver
Washington
98660
United States
Tidewater Barge Lines
Location: Operations - General (US)
Department: Tidewater Environmental Services
Number of openings: Operations - General (US)
THE COMPANY
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, with a second location in Kent, Washington, Tidewater Environmental Services, offers a range of services, including industrial cleaning, hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, wet/dry vacuum services, tank cleaning, and ship cargo hold cleaning throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of California. We operate seven days a week, 24 hours per day, to serve our customers.
Why Work For Us?
Minimum 30-hour Weekly Guarantee
Industry Leading Wages & Benefits
Company Paid Training
Prevailing Wage Opportunities
Small Team Work Environment
Well-Maintained Equipment and Newer Fleet
Growth Opportunities
THE JOB
Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc. is hiring a Technician I to join our team as we support the Pacific Northwest’s industrial and marine communities. This position will perform high-pressure water blasting, confined space entry, painting, industrial cleaning, and tank cleaning. Responsibilities include spill response, preventive booming, and catch basin maintenance along the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, ensuring environmental compliance. We require teamwork, on-call availability, safe work practices, and regular attendance, with additional duties as assigned
This role will also:
Operates commercial/industrial equipment (i.e. high-pressure washer blasting equipment capable of maintaining pressures to 20,000 psi, blowers, etc.).
Operates non-DOT equipment (i.e. forklift, manlifts, scissor lifts).
Performs preventive booming on various waterways in the Pacific Northwest.
Maneuvers hoses, pumps and valves.
THE BENEFITS & PAY
Position Wage Range: $23.51 - $31.28 / hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Overtime is paid for all weekend work and any work beyond eight hours per day or 40 hours per week.
Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage with low premiums
Paid vacation and sick leave
Nine holidays
Union Pension*
* This position is represented by the I.U.P.A.T District Council No.5; this is not a seniority-based position.
THE CATCH
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.
Work at various heights (up to 60 feet) and in confined spaces.
Ability to travel throughout the Pacific Northwest region.
Work in various work conditions and temperatures.
Obtain and maintain a valid TWIC Card in accordance with the Department of Homeland security within 15 days of hire date.
Must have a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Must meet medical clearance criteria and ability to wear a respirator (no facial hair).
All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and a criminal background check.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Submit your application at http://www.tidewaterenv.com/careers.
The characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.
Tidewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability.
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