Environmental Field Technician, Source/Stack Testing, Air Quality, Emissions Measurements

Air Tox Environmental; Willington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Overtime pay

Travel opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical insurance

Job summary

Air Tox Environmental is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our nationwide field testing team. This position involves traveling to industrial facilities to operate EPA emissions testing equipment, gather data, and document results.

We provide paid training and opportunities for advancement, with overtime pay and a strong safety culture. This role requires mechanical aptitude, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical procedures.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate and OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation.
• Ability to pass background checks and pre-employment/random drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining sampling equipment, glassware, instruments, and testing hardware
• Calibrating instruments and performing equipment inspections and repairs
• Traveling to client facilities to set up, operate, and dismantle emissions testing equipment
• Collecting accurate field data using EPA reference test methods
• Recording field measurements and maintaining detailed documentation
• Working safely at industrial facilities while following company and client safety procedures
• Collaborating with project managers and field teams to complete successful testing projects

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Launch Your Career in Environmental Testing

Do you enjoy working outdoors, traveling, solving technical challenges, and working with your hands? Air Tox Environmental is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Environmental Field Technician. No prior stack testing experience is required; we provide comprehensive paid training for candidates with a strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude. This position offers competitive hourly pay plus significant overtime opportunities.

Air Tox Environmental is a leading provider of air emissions testing services for power plants, manufacturing facilities, refineries, and other industrial operations throughout the United States. Our technicians play a critical role in helping clients comply with environmental regulations while protecting air quality.

If you're looking for a career that offers travel, technical challenges, teamwork, and opportunities for advancement, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an Environmental Field Technician, you'll work alongside experienced testing professionals performing EPA air emissions testing at industrial facilities across the country.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining sampling equipment, glassware, instruments, and testing hardware
• Calibrating instruments and performing equipment inspections and repairs
• Traveling to client facilities to set up, operate, and dismantle emissions testing equipment
• Collecting accurate field data using EPA reference test methods
• Recording field measurements and maintaining detailed documentation
• Working safely at industrial facilities while following company and client safety procedures
• Collaborating with project managers and field teams to complete successful testing projects

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds. Previous stack testing experience is desirable but not required.

Preferred qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical procedures
• Experience in construction, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, environmental services, laboratories, field science, or related trades is a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate and OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation
• Ability to pass background checks and pre-employment/random drug screening

Physical Requirements

This is an active field position requiring:

• Frequent overnight travel (up to 75% or more)
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Climbing ladders and working safely on elevated platforms ranging from approximately 50-300 feet
• Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Flexibility to occasionally work weekends or extended schedules to meet project requirements

Why Join Air Tox?

At Air Tox Environmental, you'll build a career—not just hold a job.

We offer:

• Paid training with experienced industry professionals
• Traveling throughout the United States while working at power plants, refineries, manufacturing facilities and other industrial sites that most people never get to see.
• Career advancement opportunities into Lead Technician, Project Scientist, and other technical roles
• A supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and professional development
• Competitive pay with significant overtime opportunities
• Medical insurance

401(k) with company match after 1-year

Small-company culture with national-level projects

• Paid vacation and holidays

Compensation

$20-$30 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and performance. Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a career that combines travel, hands-on technical work, teamwork, and opportunities for advancement, we'd like to meet you. Apply today and start building a rewarding career with Air Tox Environmental.