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Environmental Technician

Aerotek

Murfreesboro, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Agricultural Equipment, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation Industry, Business Solutions, Candidate Screening, Construction, Consulting, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities and Maintenance, Farming, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hospital, Logistics, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Murfreesboro, TN
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Environmental Technician

Job Description

This role supports daily operations at a landfill by performing a variety of hands-on tasks in an outdoor, industrial environment. You will work around the landfill completing general labor duties, maintaining and repairing pumps, monitoring equipment, and assisting with material movement to ensure safe and efficient site operations.


Responsibilities


+ Work around the landfill performing a wide range of general labor duties to support daily operations.

+ Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, including inspections, cleaning, and routine servicing to keep equipment in good working order.

+ Complete repairs on pumps and related equipment as needed, using appropriate tools and methods.

+ Dig ditches, trenches, and channels to support site operations, drainage, and infrastructure needs.

+ Move materials around the site safely and efficiently using appropriate techniques and equipment.

+ Use basic hand tools confidently and correctly to complete assigned tasks.

+ Read pumps, gauges, and other monitoring instruments to track system performance.

+ Accurately record pump readings, gauge data, and other operational information as required.

+ Work outdoors in all weather conditions while maintaining safety and productivity.

+ Follow safety procedures and site rules to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

+ Travel to other landfill sites as needed, including short multi-day assignments, and perform similar duties at those locations.

+ Work overtime, including longer days and occasional weekends, to meet operational needs.


Essential Skills


+ At least 2 years of general laborer experience in a physically demanding role.

+ At least 2 years of experience using basic hand tools in a work setting.

+ Experience working in the construction industry or in a transferable skilled trade role, such as yard work, heavy equipment operation, farming, landfill operations, waste removal, remediation, or wastewater-related work.

+ Experience working outside in varying weather conditions and environmental elements.

+ Ability to perform manual labor, including digging, lifting, and moving materials for extended periods.

+ Ability to read pumps and gauges and accurately record operational data.

+ Willingness and ability to work Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday, with occasional weekends as required.

+ Willingness and ability to work overtime, typically between 40 and 60 hours per week.

+ Willingness and ability to travel to other landfill sites in regions such as Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and Memphis for short assignments.

+ Comfort working in a landfill environment that can be dirty and have strong odors.


Additional Skills & Qualifications


+ Experience in construction, farming, or other manual labor roles that demonstrate strong physical work capability.

+ Any type of environmental or waste industry experience, including landfill, waste removal, Hazwoper-related work, environmental field work, remediation, or wastewater, is a plus.

+ Experience with heavy equipment operation is beneficial.

+ Experience in repair or maintenance roles is advantageous.

+ Flexibility to adjust to varying schedules, longer workdays, and travel requirements.

+ Strong work ethic and reliability in outdoor, field-based roles.


Why Work Here?

You join a team that rewards hard work with tangible benefits and growth opportunities. You earn 20 hours of paid time off per quarter, starting the quarter after hire, and receive holiday pay for major holidays while on contract. Performance-based raises are available, with a formal evaluation around six months. You have the opportunity to travel to other sites with lodging provided and daily per diem for meals and incidental expenses, adding variety and additional earning potential to your work.


Work Environment


You work 100% of the time outdoors at a landfill site in a dirty environment with noticeable odors. The typical schedule is Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday, with occasional weekend work as needed, generally from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the possibility of longer days based on operational demands. Overtime is common, and weekly hours can range from 40 to 60. You may be asked to travel to other landfill locations in regions such as Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and Memphis for assignments lasting from two days up to a full week, without overnight stays extending over weekends. Lodging is provided during travel, and when meals are not provided, you receive a structured per diem for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and incidental expenses. The role involves working with pumps, gauges, and basic hand tools in a rugged, outdoor industrial setting, where appropriate work attire suitable for dirty conditions and outdoor work is expected.


Job Type & Location


This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Murfreesboro, TN.


Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Murfreesboro,TN.


Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.


About Aerotek


Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


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


San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

About the Company

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Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.  

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

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
https://www.aerotek.com/

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