Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Cleanup Technician

Environmental Quality Management; Teec Nos Pos (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. is seeking a field technician to perform sampling and cleanup of hazardous waste at diverse sites. You will handle hazardous materials, work outdoors in varying weather, and use PPE and power tools as required.

The role requires flexibility for overtime and extended travel, with no formal education prerequisites other than certifications such as AHERA 40-hour Asbestos and First Aid/CPR/AED. Pre-employment drug screens and physicals are conducted by EQM.

Qualifications

• Perform sampling and cleanup of hazardous waste.
• Handle hazardous substances with technical care.
• Work in all PPE levels.
• Operate power tools and small equipment.
• Capable of overtime and extended travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor on job sites handling hazardous materials in bulk, drums, and small containers.
• Operate power tools and small equipment.
• Work overtime, extended travel, and respond to emergencies.
• Must be capable of physical labor using shovels, rakes, and brooms.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• EQM conducts pre-employment drug screens and pre-employment physicals.

Skills

Physical labor

PPE proficiency

Emergency response

Overtime and travel readiness

Education

AHERA 40-hour Asbestos

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Arsenic/lead/asbestos awareness

Job description

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. is seeking a field technician to perform sampling and cleanup of hazardous waste at diverse sites. You will handle hazardous materials, work outdoors in varying weather, and use PPE and power tools as required.

The role requires flexibility for overtime and extended travel, with no formal education prerequisites other than certifications such as AHERA 40-hour Asbestos and First Aid/CPR/AED. Pre-employment drug screens and physicals are conducted by EQM.