Hazardous Waste Environmental Technician (Outdoor)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Environmental Technician (Cylinder Project) to manage hazardous waste handling, disposal, and regulatory compliance while supporting environmental cleanup and sustainability initiatives.

The role requires year‑round outdoor work, PPE compliance, forklift experience, and strong record‑keeping. Training blends online modules with on‑the‑job shadowing, and the contract is a fully onsite position with a standard daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors throughout all seasons.
• Ability to work outdoors year‑round and indoors in non‑climate‑controlled spaces.
• Comfort with hazardous waste disposal tasks and environmental field work.
• Willingness to wear PPE including respirator, hard hat, gloves, and Tyvek coveralls.
• Clean-shaven daily to ensure respirator fit.
• Prior forklift or material‑handling experience preferred.
• General labor and site cleanup experience in industrial/environmental settings.
• Good vision for reading labels and documentation, depth perception around equipment.
• Ability to hear alarms and maintain safety.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in seasonal weather.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
• Inspect materials and sort waste streams for proper handling.
• Conduct wastewater treatment activities per protocols and safety standards.
• Perform general facility services and site cleanup to maintain a safe worksite.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely to move materials and waste containers.
• Wear and maintain PPE as required.
• Work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
• Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with team to support environmental cleanup and sustainability initiatives.
• Participate in training and onboarding activities with online modules and shadowing.
• Perform other related tasks as needed by management.

Skills

Outdoor work year‑round

PPE compliance

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Physical stamina

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Training adaptability

Job description

Actalent in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Environmental Technician (Cylinder Project) to manage hazardous waste handling, disposal, and regulatory compliance while supporting environmental cleanup and sustainability initiatives.

The role requires year‑round outdoor work, PPE compliance, forklift experience, and strong record‑keeping. Training blends online modules with on‑the‑job shadowing, and the contract is a fully onsite position with a standard daytime schedule.