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Environmental Technician
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What they do
An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$50,920 / year median in Rhode Island
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Environmental Technician- Job Description
- Aerotek is hiring immediately!
- Responsibilities
- + Transport drums of waste and correctly place them in designated areas. + Identify and label drums filled with various substances. + Load and offload drums onto trucks efficiently and safely. + Separate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste and place them in appropriate areas of the warehouse. + Sweep and maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse.
- Essential Skills
- + 1+ year of experience in environmental labor. + Strong work ethic and desire to build a career in the environmental field. + Ability to identify and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste. + Mechanical and general labor skills. + Great mindset and a proactive attitude.
- Additional Skills & Qualifications
- + 40 Hour Hazwoper certification is a plus but not required. + OSHA 10 certification preferred. + Experience in construction, environmental science, and remediation. + Troubleshooting abilities in a warehouse environment.
- Why Work Here?
- This is an opportunity to join a large and growing company that values career advancement. We offer strong and competitive benefits and provide room for growth within the organization. You can progress to a Tech 2 position within six months to a year, with training and certifications provided to support your career development.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Providence, RI.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $17.
- 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 Providence,RI.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.
- About Aerotek
- Aerotek® Inc.
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.