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NightHawk Services LLC

Rescue Technician

Houston, TX

The primary function of the Safety/Rescue Technician is to provide technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and ...

NightHawk Services LLC

Rescue Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

The primary function of the Safety/Rescue Technician is to provide technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and ...

Nighthawk Services

Rescue Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

The primary function of the Safety/Rescue Technician is to provide technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and ...

Code Red Safety

Rescue Lead

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

High Angle Rope Rescue: * Awareness, Operations, or Technician * Low Angle Rope Rescue: * Awareness, Operations, or Technician * HAZMAT: * FRA ( First Responder Awareness) * FRO ( First Responder ...

Nighthawk Services

Rescue Technician

Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site

The primary function of the Safety/Rescue Technician is to provide technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and ...

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Rescue Technician

Gonzales, LA · On-site

The Rescue Technician II provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space and technical rope rescue, and first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks, readying rescue ...

NightHawk Services LLC

Rescue Technician

Gonzales, LA · On-site

The primary function of the Safety/Rescue Technician is to provide technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for rope rescue technician in the United States is $22.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Rope Rescue Technician job?

A Rope Rescue Technician is a trained professional who specializes in using rope systems to perform rescues in challenging or high-angle environments. They work in situations where conventional access is difficult, such as cliffs, towers, confined spaces, and industrial sites. Their responsibilities include assessing risks, setting up rope systems, and safely extracting individuals from hazardous locations. These technicians often work with fire departments, search and rescue teams, or industrial safety units to ensure safe and efficient rescue operations.

What does a typical workday look like for a Rope Rescue Technician?

A typical workday for a Rope Rescue Technician often includes regular equipment inspections, hands-on training with team members, and pre-planning rescue scenarios for complex environments like cliffs, industrial sites, or confined spaces. Technicians are often on call for emergencies and must be ready to quickly mobilize and respond to incidents, sometimes working in challenging weather or hazardous conditions. Teamwork is crucial, as successful rope rescues require clear communication and coordination with other responders such as firefighters, EMS, or law enforcement. This role offers variety in daily routines, the chance to build expertise through continual training, and the satisfaction of helping people in critical situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rope Rescue Technician position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Rope Rescue Technician, you need advanced knowledge of rope systems, knots, rigging techniques, and a background in emergency response or technical rescue operations. Certification in Rope Rescue (such as NFPA 1006 or equivalent) and familiarity with specialized equipment like harnesses, pulleys, and descenders are standard requirements. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and quick decision-making skills are critical for effective collaboration during high-pressure rescue scenarios. These abilities ensure safe, efficient rescues and protect both the victim and team members in hazardous environments.

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Experienced Industrial Rescue Technician - Confined Space & Rope Rescue Specialist - Beaumont, TX

Experienced Industrial Rescue Technician - Confined Space & Rope Rescue Specialist - Beaumont, TX

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Port Arthur, TX • On-site

$32K - $38K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Total Safety rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 32 rated health and safety providers

Job description

Total Safety is looking for a Rescue Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Rescue Technician provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks, readying rescue equipment, and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices in compliance with client’s standards. In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties:   
Assists in assessing potential hazards and drafts a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis (RSA). Identifies and communicates potential hazards to all affected parties.

Determines hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and ensures that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and in good working order.

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal protective equipment based on the interpretation of this data.

Conducts daily job briefings with customers and workers.

Performs on-going monitoring of job conditions and equipment resources and reports observations and recommendations to supervisor to assure both worker and team safety is always maintained.

Completes daily ICS (Incident Command System) reports.

In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport. Renders first aid and CPR to the level of training.

Follows handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness.

Maintains and accurately inventories and documents all rescue related equipment.

Assists with special projects as assigned.
Skills and Experience:   
40 Hour Rescue Technician (> 6 months experience), Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification, Healthcare Provider CPR, First Aid with AED, First Responder or better preferred, Haz-whopper, 4 Gas Monitor Operation Training, Familiar with OSHA Atmosphere Limitation, and Proven Proficiency in Rescue Operations.
Ability to inspect, clean and perform preventative maintenance on all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness.
Working Environment:   
Combination of office and field/production environments. Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. Travel to and from customer sites 75% of time.
Educational Requirements:   
High School diploma or GED.
Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   
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