Environmental Technician

Actalent; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

On-site benefits

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Environmental Technician (Chemical Treatment Technician) in Tacoma, WA. The role involves safely consolidating, treating, storing, packing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous chemicals and waste, outdoors with full PPE, and operating a sit-down forklift to move wastes to the sorting facility.

The position is a 6-month contract-to-hire, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM PST (40 hours/week), on-site in Tacoma. Requires 1+ year experience, data entry, sorting, and drug-test readiness.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience (warehouse, forklift operation, waste management, etc.)
• Comfortable with data entry.
• Comfortable with sorting.
• Comfortable submitting to a drug test (including THC screening) upon onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations, company policies, and compliant practices.
• Perform industrial cleaning tasks, including pressure washing, wastewater treatment support, spill response, and general facility services.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with relevant regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assist with site cleanup, yard work, and general labor activities related to environmental services and hazardous materials handling.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively as needed for hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, and spill response activities.
• Maintain clear and detailed records of waste handling, treatment processes, and transportation to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Respond to spills and environmental incidents following established safety and operational protocols.
• Work outdoors in varying climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled areas while following all safety procedures.
• Wear and properly use company-issued PPE, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks and duties as assigned by management to support environmental operations and site safety.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to transfer hazardous waste to the sorting facility.

Skills

Data entry

Sorting

Outdoor work

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Job Description

A reputable environmental services company located in Tacoma, WA is currently hiring for an Environmental Technician (Chemical Treatment Technician). The Environmental Technician safely consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports, and disposes of hazardous chemicals and waste in alignment with environmentally responsible practices, policies, and procedures. This role will require working outdoors, operating a sit-down forklift (trainable) to transport chemical wastes from the receiving site, and moving them to the sorting facility. The role will require wearing full PPE and will involve handling and sorting as well. Consultants who are comfortable working in the outdoor environment, operating a sit-down forklift, hungry for growth, and passionate about the environmental side of the business would be a great fit.

Title - Environmental Technician

Pay - $23.25/hr.

Schedule - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM PST (Monday - Friday) - (40 hours a week)

Location - Tacoma, WA (100% On-site)

Contract Duration - 6 Month Contract-to-Hire

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations, company policies, and compliant practices.
• Perform industrial cleaning tasks, including pressure washing, wastewater treatment support, spill response, and general facility services.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with relevant regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assist with site cleanup, yard work, and general labor activities related to environmental services and hazardous materials handling.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively as needed for hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, and spill response activities.
• Maintain clear and detailed records of waste handling, treatment processes, and transportation to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Respond to spills and environmental incidents following established safety and operational protocols.
• Work outdoors in varying climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled areas while following all safety procedures.
• Wear and properly use company-issued personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks and duties as assigned by management to support environmental operations and site safety.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to transfer hazardous waste to the sorting facility.

Qualification Requirements

• 1+ Years of relevant experience (warehouse, forklift operation, waste management, etc.)
• Comfortability with data entry.
• Comfortability with sorting.
• Comfortability submitting to a drug test (including THC screening) upon onboarding.

Employee Value Proposition

• Backed by a parent company which is one of the world's largest environmental services organizations, creating additional resources, stability, and long-term career opportunities.
• Opportunity for growth; many operations managers, general managers, and plant managers currently started in this position.
• Make a real environmental impact by helping companies safely manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste while supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Industry leader with nationwide reach, providing one of the largest networks of waste treatment, recycling, and environmental solutions in the U.S.
• Strong commitment to safety, with industry-recognized safety programs and awards for maintaining high safety standards.
• Exposure to complex environmental projects, working with hazardous waste, recycling, remediation, emergency response, PFAS solutions, and sustainability programs.
• Work that matters, supporting customers across healthcare, manufacturing, energy, government, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible resource management.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and experienced environmental professionals on technically challenging projects.
• Growing company with a strong future, driven by increasing demand for environmental compliance, recycling, and waste management solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tacoma, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.25 - $23.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Tacoma,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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