Environmental Technician

An environmental services company is currently hiring for an Environmental Technician. This position will be fully onsite with our client in Kent, WA location. This is a hands-on, field-based role supporting hazardous waste handling, industrial cleaning, and environmental services. This opportunity offers strong career growth potential into operations and leadership roles for reliable and safety-focused individuals.

Pay - $23.25/hour

Location - Kent, WA (Fully onsite, outdoor work environment)

Schedule - Current schedule is 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with potential shift changes to 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Safely consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste following environmental regulations and company procedures
• Perform industrial cleaning and pressure washing in facility and outdoor environments
• Support wastewater treatment operations and material handling processes
• Assist with spill response including containment, cleanup, and proper disposal
• Perform general labor duties such as site cleanup, yard work, and facility maintenance
• Complete documentation accurately and on time in compliance with regulatory standards
• Operate equipment safely in industrial and field environments
• Follow all safety protocols and properly use personal protective equipment
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled spaces
• Support additional operational tasks as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working with hazardous materials or in an environmental or industrial setting
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience with general labor, site cleanup, or field work
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow instructions
• Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation
• Ability to work in outdoor environments year-round
• Ability to wear required PPE including respirator, hard hat, gloves, and steel-toed boots
• Ability to read labels, documentation, and respond to safety alarms

Disqualifiers

• No experience working with hazardous materials or in industrial or environmental settings
• Unwilling to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Unwilling to consistently wear required PPE
• Inconsistent work history in labor-based roles

Employee Value Proposition

• Clear growth opportunities with leadership that started in the same role
• Hands-on experience in environmental services and hazardous waste management
• Exposure to wastewater treatment, spill response, and industrial cleaning
• Long-term opportunity with contract to hire potential
• Growing team with consistent demand for dependable employees

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.25 - $23.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

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