Hazardous Waste Technician & Field Operations

Actalent; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Environmental Technician (general labor) in Kent, WA to safely manage hazardous waste, support industrial cleaning, wastewater treatment, and spill response while maintaining rigorous documentation.

You will work outdoors in varying conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled spaces, using PPE and operating equipment to ensure safety and compliance. This role offers a contract-to-hire pathway with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience performing general labor and site cleanup tasks in an industrial or environmental setting.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in seasonal elements, including varying weather conditions.
• Comfort operating equipment used in industrial cleaning, site cleanup, and environmental services.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read labels and documentation and depth perception to work safely around equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform industrial cleaning tasks, including pressure washing, to support safe and clean facility operations.
• Assist with wastewater treatment activities as directed to ensure proper handling and processing of materials.
• Participate in spill response activities, following established protocols to contain, clean, and dispose of hazardous materials safely.
• Provide general facility services and site cleanup, including yard work and general labor tasks as needed.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, following all safety guidelines and instructions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records related to hazardous materials handling, waste management, and site activities.
• Wear and properly use company-issued personal protective equipment at all times when required, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Work outdoors in all climate and seasonal conditions, as well as indoors in non-climate-controlled environments, while performing assigned duties.
• Respond to direction from leadership and perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management to support operations.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility through daily work practices.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

General labor experience

Outdoor work

PPE & safety compliance

Documentation accuracy

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washer

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Actalent is hiring an Environmental Technician (general labor) in Kent, WA to safely manage hazardous waste, support industrial cleaning, wastewater treatment, and spill response while maintaining rigorous documentation.

You will work outdoors in varying conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled spaces, using PPE and operating equipment to ensure safety and compliance. This role offers a contract-to-hire pathway with full-time hours.