Lead Field Technician - Scantron Robotics USA

Job Summary

Lead Field Technician Description

Lead Field Technicians are the front leaders of our operation. They

• Lead in a team environment on the road,
• Work hard alongside managed crews to inspect and clean industrial water tanks,
• Complete end-of-day reports, and
• Act as a point of contact between the customer and the company,

Job Type: Full-time

• Salary: Up to $25.00/hour
• Benefits Offered: Medical, Vision, Dental

Required Education/Experience/License/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of proven Leadership experience
• Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering and/or Industrial background
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving history
• TWIC Card
• HASC Basic + Card (or equivalent)

Overview

• Travel of 6 to 8 weeks at a time.
• Shifts range in length from 8 to 14 hours per day, 6 to 7 days per week (depending on workload).
• Work is often done outdoors or in enclosures, often with heights involved.
• Overtime is available and required on most job sites.
• Regular raises are awarded based on performance.
• Health insurance is available starting the first of the month after the 60th day of employment.

Travel

• Travel is a key component of this position as customers are not near the home base and are often out of state.
• Our clients are located in and around the Houston, TX area. However, we provide service within the entire United States. Applicants should expect to travel extensively in this position.
• Road times can be lengthy (6-8 weeks) as jobs can be long or shifting from one customer to the next may be more practical than coming home and immediately going back on the road.
• Travel to and from our job sites is typically done in company vehicles with a 30′ trailer attached.
• Hotel accommodations are made at a rate of 2 men per 1 hotel room (room with two double beds) and are paid for by Scantron.
• Lead Field Technicians receive $50 per day per-diem when working out of town.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a crew of 2 to 4 people
• Travel of up to 8 weeks
• Rigging of equipment up and down utilizing a crane
• Operate Truck and Trailer Combination in DOT Compliant Manner
• Dewatering sludge using various methods
• Utilize industrial plant safety protocols
• Maintain gas powered dewatering pumps
• Follow the chain of command
• Work in all weather conditions
• Communicate with off-site personnel and problem solve
• Pass extensive Background Checks
• Pass frequent Drug Tests (including a 90-day hair follicle)

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be willing and able to travel for up to 6 weeks to 8 weeks at a time
• Mechanically and Electrically Inclined
• Must be able to pass extensive background screening
• Must be able to pass drug screening (including 90-day hair follicle test)
• Must be proficient at reading, writing, and speaking in the English Language
• Must be able to read, understand and follow the process flow diagram
• Must be physically capable of extensive physical labor including, but not limited to, pulling hoses, lifting 75 lbs. or more, climbing stairs/steps)
• Must be able to work outdoors for up to 14 hours at a time
• Must be comfortable working in environments which can become dirty and/or wet
• Must be comfortable sharing a hotel room with a co-worker while traveling for work (only the room is shared, each employee has their own bed)
• Must be capable of operating a mobile device (phone/tablet)
• Aptitude/Skills assessment may be done on the day of an interview
• Fire retardant clothing and steel toed boots are required for work.

Preferred

• Associates Degree or Graduation from a trade school
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Understand advanced rigging tactics, including knots
• Prior experience using mechanical and electrical skills
• Willingness to adapt to frequent changes
• Willing to do whatever it takes to complete a job
• Well-rounded individual with a desire to grow with the company
• Good interpersonal skills