Hazardous Waste Technician(general Labor Focus)

Actalent; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off / PTO

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Environmental Technician to responsibly manage hazardous waste, support industrial cleaning, and assist with wastewater treatment. You will document activities, operate cleaning equipment, and follow safety protocols in outdoor and indoor environments.

This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable record-keeping while supporting diverse site tasks. Work is outdoors in all seasons with options for internal growth into operations and leadership roles

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience with hazardous materials.
• Experience in general labor and site cleanup in industrial or environmental settings.
• Ability to work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions.
• Comfort operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
• Perform industrial cleaning tasks including pressure washing.
• Assist with wastewater treatment activities to ensure proper handling.
• Participate in spill response and contain hazardous materials safely.
• Provide general facility services and site cleanup as needed.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time; maintain records.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain safety PPE.
• Support outdoor and indoor site activities in varying conditions.

Skills

Hazardous materials

General labor

Outdoor work

Site cleanup

Documentation

PPE use

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washer

Industrial cleaning equipment

Wastewater treatment equipment

Job description

Job Title: Environmental TechnicianJob Description

The Environmental Technician safely consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports, and disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. This role supports industrial cleaning, wastewater treatment, spill response, and facility services while maintaining detailed and accurate records and documentation.

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.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (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.

• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms to maintain safety on site.

• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

• Ability to complete documentation accurately, timely, and legibly in accordance with regulations and customer policies.

• Capability to work both outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

• Experience in the environmental field, including hazardous waste handling, spill response, or wastewater treatment, is beneficial.

• Comfort working in industrial cleaning operations, including pressure washing and facility services.

• Ability to perform yard work and other general labor tasks as needed.

• Interest in long-term career growth within an environmental services role, with opportunities to advance into operations and leadership positions.

Work Environment

This role is primarily outdoors and requires working in all seasonal elements, including rain, heat, cold, and varying weather conditions. You will also work indoors in non-climate-controlled areas as needed. The schedule currently runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the possibility of shifting to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and eventually to a night shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Environmental Technicians use industrial cleaning equipment such as pressure washers and other tools associated with wastewater treatment, spill response, and facility services. The position requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator, in accordance with safety and regulatory standards. The work environment supports upward growth opportunities, with a culture that encourages career development into more advanced operational and leadership roles.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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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