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PK Safety

Rescue Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Minimum 1 year of rescue experience * Valid TWIC card * Current CPR / First Aid certification ... air, and on-site safety support across the oil, gas, and energy industries. Our mission is to ...

PK Companies Group

Rescue Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

Minimum 1 year of rescue experience * Valid TWIC card * Current CPR / First Aid certification ... air, and on-site safety support across the oil, gas, and energy industries. Our mission is to ...

Total Safety Us

Tech IV - Rescue Lead

Austin, TX

$43K - $56K/yr

May supervise a crew of rescue techs. May conduct general air quality monitoring and make ... Skills and Experience: 80 Hour Rescue Technician,1 Year Field Experience, Confined Space Entrant ...

Total Safety

Tech IV - Rescue Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$43K - $56K/yr

May supervise a crew of rescue techs. May conduct general air quality monitoring and make ... Skills and Experience: 80 Hour Rescue Technician,1 Year Field Experience, Confined Space Entrant ...

Total Safety U.S. Inc.

Tech IV - Rescue Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

May supervise a crew of rescue techs. May conduct general air quality monitoring and make ... EducationExperienceLicenses & Certifications Skills and Experience: * 80 Hour Rescue Technician * 1 ...

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Tech IV - Rescue Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$43K - $56K/yr

May supervise a crew of rescue techs. May conduct general air quality monitoring and make ... 1 Year Field Experience, Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification, Healthcare Provider CPR ...

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Tech IV - Rescue Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

May supervise a crew of rescue techs. May conduct general air quality monitoring and make ... Skills and Experience: 80 Hour Rescue Technician,1 Year Field Experience, Confined Space Entrant ...

ARS-Rescue Rooter

HVAC Install Helper

Dallas, TX · On-site

Company Name ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview Full-time, year-round work Join American Residential ... Qualifications What You Need * 1-2 years of HVAC experience (field or school-based) preferred * EPA ...

ARS-Rescue Rooter

HVAC Comfort Specialist

Georgetown, TX · On-site

$80K - $200K/yr

Company Name ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview American Residential Services (ARS), a national leader in ... Close sales in a one-call close sales environment * Deliver a professional customer experience from ...

ARS-Rescue Rooter

HVAC Comfort Specialist

Georgetown, TX · On-site

$80K - $200K/yr

ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview: American Residential Services (ARS), a national leader in residential ... Close sales in a one-call close sales environment * Deliver a professional customer experience from ...

Technibus, Inc.

Residential HVAC Estimator

Houston, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

The HVAC Estimator works closely with HVAC Designers and Division Managers to review project ... Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it * Competitive Pay * Company 401K plan with ...

Technibus, Inc.

HVAC Technician

Conroe, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

General The HVAC Technician is responsible for supporting HVAC operations, maintaining quality ... Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it * Competitive Pay * Company 401K plan with ...

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Rescue Technician

Houston, TX • On-site

PK Safety
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores • 11 - 50 employees
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$20 - $30/hr

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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Rescue Technician (Contract)
Location: Houston / Beaumont, TX
Company: PK Safety
Pay: $20-$30 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Rotating schedule, up to 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Employment Type: Contract | No benefits | No per diem
Reports To: Crew Lead
Local candidates only
Position Overview
PK Safety is seeking experienced Rescue Technicians to support industrial projects in the Houston and Beaumont, Texas area. This role provides technical rescue standby, first aid, and CPR support to ensure safe operations at customer sites. Candidates must be local to the area, reliable, and ready to work rotating schedules as project needs dictate.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical rescue standby for industrial job sites, including confined space rescue
  • Assist with hazard assessment, rescue planning, and equipment readiness
  • Deliver first aid and CPR as needed
  • Maintain compliance with client safety requirements and PK Safety Standard Operating Procedures
  • Communicate effectively with Crew Leads and project teams
  • Maintain rescue equipment and ensure operational readiness at all times
  • Provide professional, responsive customer service on-site
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 1 year of rescue experience
  • Valid TWIC card
  • Current CPR / First Aid certification
  • Ability to work rotating shifts up to 12 hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Must be local to the Houston / Beaumont area (no per diem provided)
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and industrial environments
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds and stand for extended periods
  • Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions (heat, humidity, rain)
Additional Requirements
  • Must pass pre-employment and ongoing drug/alcohol screening
  • Must successfully complete PK Safety physical agility evaluation
  • Must be able to wear respiratory protection, including SCBA, and other required PPE

Who We Are
PK Safety is an industry leader in industrial safety services, providing hole watch, fire watch, rescue services, breathing air, and on-site safety support across the oil, gas, and energy industries. Our mission is to deliver "A Higher Level of Protection" by combining skilled personnel with technology-driven safety solutions.
Specialties include:
Technical Rescue Teams, Field Safety Services, Safety Attendants, On-Site Medical Trailers, Breathing Air Systems, and Safety Training
If this sounds great to you, come join us. Apply Now!
PK Companies Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
All hiring decisions are based on the qualifications of each candidate compared to other candidates and business needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our company, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.
Rotating schedule, up to 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

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