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Actalent; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction and Environmental Field Technician to support safe, outdoor operations. The role involves processing materials, inspecting equipment, and assisting production workers in a hands-on environment in Secaucus, NJ.

Build a career path from field work toward leadership roles, with a focus on safety, compliance, and teamwork. The position is contract-to-hire with an on-site schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., often offering overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or college degree required.
• Experience on construction sites or in environmental services preferred.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process materials in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor material flow and instruments for optimal processing.
• Remove clogs or impurities from equipment using lifts and locks
• Follow site safety procedures and report problems to supervisors.
• Direct traffic movement and warn hazards as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining a safe work area.
• Support environmental testing activities per established protocols.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Effective communication

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Inspect equipment

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Traffic control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma, GED, or college degree

Tools

Construction machinery

Inspection equipment

Job description

Job Title: Construction and Environmental Field Technician

Job Description

This role supports safe and efficient construction and environmental operations by processing materials, assisting production workers, and performing inspections in compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The position offers a structured career path with opportunities to grow from field-based responsibilities into leadership roles, while working in a hands-on, outdoor-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Process materials in full compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.

• Monitor material flow and instruments to ensure optimal processing conditions and promptly address any irregularities.

• Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, conveyors, or other processing equipment using lifts, hoists, or by opening gates, following all safety procedures.

• Learn, understand, and consistently follow all safety regulations and site-specific procedures.

• Notify supervisors immediately of any problems encountered with materials, equipment, or processing conditions.

• Apply and remove area-specific locks and tags as identified in equipment-specific lockout procedures to ensure safe operation and maintenance.

• Direct traffic movement safely and warn of hazards using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals as required.

• Assist production workers by cleaning work areas, equipment, and surrounding spaces to maintain a safe and orderly job site.

• Support inspection and environmental testing activities as needed, following established protocols and using appropriate equipment.

• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with team members and maintain positive communication over time.

• Demonstrate strong work ethic, reliability, and adherence to safety and quality standards in all tasks.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support project goals and site operations.

Essential Skills

• Strong work ethic with a reliable and consistent approach to daily responsibilities.

• Effective communication skills to interact with supervisors, coworkers, and site personnel.

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and maintain physical fitness for manual labor and equipment handling.

• Previous experience in a construction or environmental position strongly preferred.

• Experience with construction machinery and demonstrated strong safety compliance.

• Familiarity with construction inspection, inspection equipment, and construction supervision support.

• Ability to perform inspection and environmental testing tasks following established procedures.

• Commitment to learning and following safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.

• High school diploma, GED, or college degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on construction sites or in environmental services, including material processing and site support.

• Background in using or assisting with construction machinery and related equipment.

• Exposure to traffic control duties such as directing vehicle movement and warning of hazards.

• Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members over time.

• Interest in pursuing a structured career path with growth opportunities from field roles into management-level positions.

• Comfort working in environments where environmental testing and inspections are regularly performed.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role with a standard schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., typically totaling 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities as needed. The work is conducted in a construction and environmental field setting, involving hands‑on tasks with materials, machinery, and inspection equipment. The position includes two 15‑minute breaks and one 30‑minute lunch period during the workday. The environment requires the use of steel‑toe boots as part of the dress code; other personal protective equipment is not provided and must be used as directed when available on site. A respirator test is conducted, and a respirator is provided for this test; candidates must be clean shaven to perform the respirator fit test effectively. Work may involve exposure to outdoor conditions, active equipment, and environmental testing activities, and safety compliance is a core expectation of the role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Secaucus, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Secaucus, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Secaucus,NJ.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.