Who we are
For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.
Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we’re leading the charge to a carbon-negative future—reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.
Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
All that we’re missing is you. Join us today!!
Our values
Diversity, inclusivity, engagement—these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.
About the role
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Benefits:
CES offers our valued team members:
- Rewarding careers with competitive pay
- No cost Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance, as well as supplemental employee life and AD&D and dependent life options
- Industry-leading retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Round-the-clock support through our Health Advocate partnership
- Career development and mentorship
- Educational assistance to help you invest in your future
- And much more
Position Description:
The Field Service Technician is responsible for performing various tasks including but not limited to confined space entries, general site labor, tank and industrial cleanings, working around heavy equipment, and Vacuum trucks. . Additionally, the Field Technician II will operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to pressure washers, generators, pumps, power tools, hand trucks, and other powered tools in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA requirements, and all local, state and federal laws.
MORE SPECIFICALLY: This position works under the direction of a Site supervisors and/or a Foreman. The Field Service Technician II will be responsible for taking appropriate action on his own initiative to prevent personnel injury, equipment damage or property damage.
Applicant must recognize that this position will regularly require overtime work, active participation in a rotating Emergency Response team (occasional emergency work after regular work hours, prolonged work days, nights, and weekends).
Responsibilities:
- Working around Hazardous and Non-Hazardous materials.
- Use of pressure washing equipment, generators, liquid pumps, and working around specialty vacuum trucks/equipment and/or other equipment as needed Perform work activities related to chemical, oil, and water spills.
- Daily work in confined space entry, pneumatic tools, electrical tools, hand tools and/or other tools as needed
- Work in confined spaces above & below ground and on & under equipment.
- Communicate with the on-site Forman and/or Supervisor
Requirements:
- All employees must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check as well as a Motor Vehicle Driving Record Report.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years of experience
- Experience in construction, environmental, or industrial preferred.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, on a routine basis.
- Ability to regularly climb ladders, stand/walk/sit/kneel/crouch, and balance.
- Ability to enter confined spaces and work at heights while wearing harness and other applicable safety equipment.
- Ability to wear a full-face respirator if environmental conditions require.
- Ability to travel up to two weeks a year, including overnight travel.
- Ability to use and move handheld equipment (ladders, pressure washers, generators, hoses, etc.).
- Work environment - outside weather conditions, exposure to the noise level.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications (not required):
- 40-hrHAZWOPER Training Certificate I
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Safety Certificate
- Confined Space Entry Training
- Fall Protection Training
- Lock-Out Tag-Out Training
Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com
Our DEI Commitment
Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Covanta.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.
