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El Dorado, KS · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Full-Time Rescue & Safety Technician - 75% Travel PK Safety, LLC PK Safety is seeking Full-Time ... High-angle and technical rope rescue capability * Permit oversight and safety documentation review

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How much do full time rope rescue jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time rope rescue in the United States is $44,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,000.00 and $54,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Rope Rescue vs Search and Rescue Technician?

AspectFull Time Rope RescueSearch and Rescue Technician
CertificationsRope rescue, CPR, First AidRope rescue, First Aid, Search techniques
Work EnvironmentUrban, wilderness, industrial sitesWilderness, urban, disaster zones
Employer & IndustryFire departments, rescue agenciesEmergency services, volunteer organizations

Full Time Rope Rescue specialists focus on technical rescue operations involving ropes in various environments, often working for fire departments or rescue agencies. Search and Rescue Technicians perform broader search missions, combining rope rescue skills with search techniques in diverse settings. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, their primary focus differs: technical rescue versus search operations.

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Rescue Technician (Full Time)

Rescue Technician (Full Time)

SET Environmental

Minooka, IL

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


SET Environmental rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 70 rated recycling and waste


Job description

A Rescue Technician at SET Environmental is responsible to:

  • Provide site safety and technical rescue standby for customer's projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue
  • Assess potential hazards and draft written rescue plan
  • Identify and communicate potential hazards to all affected parties
  • Determine hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and make recommendations if needed
  • Ensure that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and in good working order
  • Conduct daily job briefings with customers and employees
  • Follow handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness
  • Monitor areas for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions
  • Assist with emergency First Aid as required
  • Supplied Air Bottle Watch, Fire Watch, and Confined Space Attendant
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
  • 1 Year of experience preferred in either Safety, Rope/Rescue, Hazmat, Industrial setting, etc.
  • Available to travel out of state
  • Valid Driver's License with good driving record that meets insurance requirements
  • Proficient with SCBA and other tight-fitting respirators
  • Works well in stressful situations
  • Must be willing to continue training and education throughout employment
  • Ability to respond to out-of-town projects as needed
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently
  • Ability to work in tight spaces and heights
  • Comfortable working without a fixed schedule
  • Ability to perform physical labor under direction of crew leads
  • Industry/Construction experience preferred but not required
  • Must pass DOT physical including drug screen
  • Ability to use computers and phone apps and programs
  • Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Rope Operations Certification or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Illinois OSFM Confined Space Specialist Certification or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Illinois OSFM Hazardous Materials Operations Certification or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Incident Command System Training ICS (Preferred)
  • Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic (Preferred)
  • Transportation Workers Identification Card TWIC (Preferred)
  • Medical Training (Preferred)
  • CPR/AED/First Aid (Preferred)
  • OSHA 30 (Preferred)
  • Hazardous Materials Training (Preferred)
  • Safety Training (Preferred)

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