Environmental Technician

Actalent; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

PTO / Sick leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking motivated Environmental Technicians to join a growing team focused on environmental cleanup, sustainability, and hazardous waste management in Tacoma, WA. This hands-on role supports waste treatment operations, spill response, facility services, and environmental compliance initiatives.

If you enjoy outdoor work and want a growth‑oriented career in the environmental field, we want to hear from you. Paid training and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with hazardous materials.
• Experience in general labor, environmental field work, or industrial cleaning.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to lift and perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to wear PPE including respirators, coveralls, hard hats, gloves and safety footwear.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, package, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste following regulations and procedures.
• Perform industrial cleaning and pressure washing activities.
• Assist with wastewater treatment operations.
• Support hazardous material spill response and cleanup efforts.
• Perform general facility maintenance, site cleanup, and yard work.
• Operate equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Follow safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Participate in training and apply procedures in the field.
• Support plant operations and other duties as needed.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Documentation

PPE adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washing equipment

Waste handling equipment

Job description

Pay: $23.25/hour

Make an Impact on the Environment

We are seeking motivated Environmental Technicians to join a growing team focused on environmental cleanup, sustainability, and hazardous waste management. This is a hands‑on role offering the opportunity to work in an industrial environment where you'll help support waste treatment operations, spill response, facility services, and environmental compliance initiatives.

If you enjoy working outdoors, don't mind physical work, and want a career with growth potential in the environmental field, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, package, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Perform industrial cleaning and pressure washing activities.
• Assist with wastewater treatment operations.
• Support hazardous material spill response and cleanup efforts.
• Perform general facility maintenance, site cleanup, and yard work.
• Operate equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all required documentation.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, and PPE requirements.
• Participate in training programs and apply learned procedures in the field.
• Support plant operations and assist with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with hazardous materials.
• Experience performing general labor, environmental field work, or industrial cleaning activities.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, coveralls, hard hats, gloves, and safety footwear.

Preferred

• HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience with hazardous waste management, spill response, wastewater treatment, or environmental services.
• Experience operating industrial equipment and tools.

Work Environment

This position is based at a busy environmental services facility dedicated to sustainability and environmental stewardship. You'll work both indoors and outdoors, supporting various environmental operations while collaborating with a team of experienced technicians. New employees receive paid training that combines classroom‑style learning with hands‑on job shadowing before transitioning to independent work.

What's in It for You?

• $25/hour starting pay
• Paid training
• Career growth opportunities within a global environmental services organization
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to environmental sustainability
• Team‑oriented work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options
• Life insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid time off and sick leave eligibility

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent 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 Sep 4, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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