Environmental Technician

Job Description

Job Description

IMMEDIATELY HIRING ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIANS BASED IN LEXINGTON, NCPAY $20-28 PER HOUR (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS)

The Ideal Environmental Technician performs hands-on environmental cleanup and hazardous material removal at federal, commercial, and industrial sites. This role focuses on safely extracting lead and other hazardous substances, decontaminating facilities, and supporting remediation and emergency response projects in strict accordance with safety regulations and established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental cleanup and remediation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at federal, commercial, and industrial locations.
• Assist with the containment, removal, and proper disposal of contaminated soil, liquids, sludge, debris, and industrial waste.
• Clean and decontaminate manufacturing facilities, warehouses, plants, refineries, power plants, and other industrial sites.
• Support emergency spill response activities involving chemicals, fuels, solvents, and other hazardous substances.
• Participate in hazardous waste cleanup, spill response, demolition support, tank cleanouts, confined space work, and environmental restoration projects.
• Conduct industrial cleaning using pressure washers, vacuum trucks, pumps, and other specialized remediation equipment.
• Handle hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Assist with asbestos, lead, mold, and other regulated material abatement projects when properly trained and certified.
• Follow all company procedures and regulatory guidelines to maintain a safe work environment and prevent incidents.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection as required for each task.
• Perform physically demanding field work, including frequent standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces.
• Drive to assigned work sites using a personal vehicle and report promptly for scheduled and emergency response assignments.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members to coordinate work activities and ensure efficient project execution.
• Document work performed as required, including basic reporting related to cleanup, waste removal, and site conditions.

Essential Skills

• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification is required.
• 2–5 years of experience as an environmental technician or in closely related environmental remediation work.
• Experience handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste in industrial or construction environments.
• Experience in environmental remediation, hazardous waste operations, industrial cleaning, construction, demolition, or emergency response.
• Ability to perform physically demanding field work, including frequent standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and working in varied weather conditions.
• Strong safety focus and commitment to following all regulatory and company safety procedures.
• Ability to work in confined spaces in accordance with safety protocols.
• Capability to work in noisy, dusty, and chemically exposed environments while using appropriate protective equipment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive own vehicle to job sites.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to operate cleaning and remediation equipment such as pressure washers, pumps, and vacuum systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lead Awareness training is preferred.
• Confined Space Entry Certification is preferred.
• Respiratory Protection Training is preferred.
• Experience with forklift, skid steer, or other heavy equipment is beneficial.
• Experience supporting demolition projects and tank cleanouts is an advantage.
• Prior exposure to industrial facilities such as chemical plants, refineries, power plants, and manufacturing plants is helpful.
• Ability to participate in emergency response work on short notice.
• Comfort working with regulated materials such as asbestos, lead, and mold when properly trained and certified.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Lexington,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

\nCompany Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.