Environmental Technician

Kids for the Future; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Monthly incentive bonuses

Fully paid family coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

River City Environmental, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Technician to support field operations on environmental and remediation projects. This hands-on role is outdoor, safety-focused, and essential to delivering top-notch environmental services in the Northwest.

The position involves labor-intensive tasks, operation of basic tools, and working under guidance with a crew, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and proper documentation of work completed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Pass background check and drug screen.
• Lift up to 75 lbs and work in confined spaces.
• Overtime, weekends, and on-call once a month required.
• Real ID compliant license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor on environmental and remediation job sites.
• Assist with soil, water, and waste handling activities.
• Operate basic hand and power tools (training provided).
• Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, including use of PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organized work site.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Support supervisors and crew members as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Dependable

Team oriented

Tools

Pump trucks

Job description

• Location 5410 NE 109th Avenue,Portland, OR, 97220,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $28.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Emergency Call Out Bonuses
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

Join Our Growing Team at River City Environmental as a Environmental Technician! Competitive Pay: $22 - $28/hour (DOE) + Amazing Benefits Package!

Who We Are:

For over 31 years, River City Environmental, Inc. has been a trusted name in environmental services across the Northwest. From sewer and septic to stormwater management and restoration, we’re one of the largest, most experienced full-service environmental companies around. We’re growing, and we need dedicated Environmental Technicians to help us continue delivering top-notch services to our community!

Job Description

We’re hiring an Environmental Technician to support field operations on environmental and remediation projects. This is a hands-on, physical role ideal for someone who likes working outdoors, follows safety procedures, and takes pride in getting the job done right.Environmental Technicians work as part of a crew performing labor-intensive tasks related to environmental cleanup, site work, and waste handling.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor on environmental and remediation job sites

Assist with soil, water, and waste handling activities

Operate basic hand and power tools (training provided)

Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment

Follow all safety procedures, including use of PPE

Maintain a clean and organized work site

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Support supervisors and crew members as needed

Requirements:

• A valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record
• Able to pass Background Check and Drug Screen
• Ability to hook up and pull equipment and trailers to job sites
• Ability to operate non-CDL pump trucks
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in confined spaces
• Follow all safety protocols and company policies
• Strong communication skills and ability to properly document job completion information
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and be on call once a month for emergency needs
• Have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and can pass a background check & drug screen.
• License must be Real ID compliant, and if not, obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Can lift 75+ lbs and work in confined spaces safely.
• Write clearly and communicate—document your work accurately.
• Are dependable, proactive, hardworking, and not afraid to get your hands (or boots) dirty.
• Thrive under occasional emergency calls; you’re on board for overtime, some weekends, and one week per month on-call rotation.
• Weekly Pay—consistent cash flow.
• Bonus Programs—Monthly Incentive Bonuses.
• Family Coveragefully paid with years of service.
• $50,000 Group Term Life Insurance- 100% Employer Paid
• 401(k) with Employer Match—your future matters.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• Voluntary Life & Short-Term Disabilityinsurance.
• Uniforms providedfor all field personnel.
• Employee Assistance Program
• A Company Culturethat encourages career growth and promoting from within.
• Team-Oriented Environmentwith regular company events and recognition programs.
• Fun Perksinclude Annual Company Summer Party for Employees and their Families with Raffle Prizes, Halloween Costume Contest, Annual Company Holiday Party with Raffle Prizes, and other various perks and incentives through-out the year.

River City is a Drug Free Workplace that follows all FEDERAL guidelines for drug testing, which prohibits the use of marijuana.

River City is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.