Environmental Technician

Job Title: Genral Laborer

Job Description

The Environmental Technician safely consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports, and disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations, company policies, and customer procedures. This role supports industrial cleaning, wastewater treatment, spill response, and general facility services while maintaining detailed, accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in a safe and compliant manner.
• Perform industrial cleaning tasks, including pressure washing and general site cleanup, in industrial and facility environments.
• Support wastewater treatment operations as directed, following established processes and safety protocols.
• Respond to spills and other environmental incidents in a timely and professional manner, using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Provide facility services such as yard work, general labor, and site housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.
• Operate tools, vehicles, and equipment safely and efficiently, following all training and safety guidelines.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and follow all health and safety rules.
• Work outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled environments as needed.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks and duties as assigned by management to support operations and customer needs.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Experience performing general labor and site cleanup in an industrial, environmental, or similar setting.
• Ability and comfort operating equipment safely in an industrial or field environment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures for hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal.
• Visual acuity to read labels, signs, and documentation accurately, including hazardous materials labels.
• Depth perception sufficient to work safely around vehicles, equipment, and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes, alarms, and verbal instructions in a noisy environment.
• Willingness and physical ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Ability and willingness to wear company-issued personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator, for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hazwoper training or certification is a strong plus.
• Prior experience in the environmental field, including spill response, wastewater treatment, or hazardous waste handling, is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working in a yard or field environment performing physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and extended standing or walking.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate completion of regulatory and customer documentation.
• Reliability and willingness to work assigned shifts, including potential future evening or night shifts.
• Motivation to learn and grow within the environmental services industry, with interest in career progression into advanced operational roles.

Work Environment

This role is primarily outdoors in the seasonal elements, and you will work in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. You will also work indoors in industrial and facility environments that may be non-climate-controlled. The position involves hands-on work around industrial equipment, vehicles, and hazardous materials, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The current schedule is approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the possibility of shifting to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and eventually to a night shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Personal protective equipment is provided and required, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator. The work environment supports professional growth, offering clear opportunities for advancement into more senior operational roles for individuals who perform well and demonstrate initiative.

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 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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