Environmental Technician Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title: FORESTRY WORKERS - LABORER Company: PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS Location: Knoxville, TN Description: PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS LLC has 40 job openings for full time temporary seasonal forestry workers for brush/precommercial thinner positions starting 05/15/2010 and ending 11/15/2010 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Work consists of using hand tools to clear vegetation or debris from forests, pine plantations, boundaries, fire trails, roads, and rights of way, worker must be able to meet production standard of spraying 30 gal of herbicide per 8 hour day after 2nd week of training. The ability to walk 15 miles a day on rough terrain carrying up to 50 lbs required. All equipment and training provided by employer. Hourly wage is $12.55. Employment is 40 hours per week, M-F 7am to 6pm, some Sat and Sun, and some overtime, with overnight travel to locations in AL, KY, MS, and TN required. Work scheduling and locations vary according to weather. Worker to travel to first worksite on their own at Lambs Inn Motel, 620 N. Main St., Lake City, TN 37769; there after employer provides transportation from designated location to job sites. Workers responsible for own food and housing. Apply to employer Progressive Solutions LLC, PO Box 1130, Marshall, AR 72650 or call Register to View Monday to Friday to request application.Posting provided by:

Job Title: Environmental Specialist Company: First Tennessee Development District Location: Johnson City, TN Description: Environmental Specialist First Tennessee Development District is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Specialist. This position reports to the Director of Environmental Programs and will assist the Director with the development and inventory of infrastructure needs related to stormwater control throughout Northeast TN. This project is funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds and will continue for a period no more than 2 years. Additional responsibilities include watershed protection planning through a project funded by the TN Dept of Agriculture. Experience in local government planning or environmental science is a plus. Applicant should be a graduate from an accredited four year college or university with a major in environmental science or related field. Monthly salary $2,615.25. Applications are available at the First Tennessee Development District office at 3211 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601. Tel. Register to View . Applications must be submitted with a resume. An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action EmployerAs Posted in the Bristol Herald Courier

Job Title: Environmental Technician Company: Location: Nashville, TN Description: Class A or B Tanker/ Vac truck Driver Requirements: Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement. Responsibilities include: Tanker and Vac Truck driving (20%) Enviromental Remediation (20%) Industrial Cleaning (30%) Emergency Spill Response (30%) Benefits: Paid Vacation, Holiday, ER Overtime, 401K, Sick Pay, and Health Insurance Email resume or inquiry through the above link. Environmental, Driver, Emergency, Safety, Spill Response, Remediation, Mold, Fire Fighter, Technician, Backhoe, Trackhoe Location: Murfreesboro Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Job Title: Environmental Specialist Company: Knoxville Utilities Board Location: Knoxville, TN Description: Monitors and analyzes federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations (including but not limited to EPA, DOT, TDEC, OSHA, etc.). Review regulatory requirements, research best practices, and establish KUB’s current regulatory practices for compliance programs such as PCB management, Spill Prevention, Containment and Control, Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I, II, and II), Sediment and Erosion Control, Air Emissions, etc. Makes recommendations concerning methods or techniques to assist in attaining, maintaining, or exceeding compliance with applicable regulations. Works with internal work groups to enhance existing or to develop new compliance programs or processes. For new or changes to existing regulations, develops compliance strategies with internal work groups to assure compliance with applicable requirements. Implements compliance strategy through the development of compliance manuals and plans, development of process documentation, and development of training materials for instructors or provide instruction. Communicates regulatory changes to all levels of the organization in written or presentation format. Performs or coordinates audits for existing programs and facilities to ensure compliance with environmental compliance programs. Provides technical advice and assistance regarding environmental regulations and KUB compliance programs to other employees, customers, builders, architects, consultants, and contractors. Collects compliance data and submits compliance reports when required. May conduct educational/promotional programs in order to promote utility and environmental awareness. Works on special projects and assignments as required including support to KUB’s Oil Spill Response program. May participate with other cross-functional teams within KUB, occasionally assuming a leadership role to address specific regulatory goals and objectives. May participate in or oversee specific areas of the Safety and Technical Services Department's operating budget process. May require beyond normal business hours or standby support to aforementioned programs. To be considered for this position, an official application must be submitted at www.kub.org.