Environmental Technician
Listed on 2026-01-06
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Maintenance/Cleaning
General Labor
Environmental Technician
Join a dynamic team within a large nationwide environmental company as an Environmental Technician. You will play a crucial role in managing and transporting waste materials, ensuring proper handling and sorting of hazardous and non-hazardous substances. This position offers the opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career within a supportive and expanding team. This is a second shift role and will go from 12 pm to 8:30 pm Monday through Friday.
The starting pay will be between $18 – $21 an hour.
- Transport drums of waste and load them into hoppers.
- Identify and categorize drums based on their labels.
- Load and offload drums onto and from trucks.
- Separate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste and place them in designated areas within the warehouse.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse by sweeping and organizing.
- Experience in construction and environmental science.
- Knowledge of Hazwoper and general labor practices.
- Mechanical skills and experience in environmental remediation.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities.
- At least 1 year of experience in environmental labor.
Skills & Qualifications
- 40‑Hour Hazwoper certification is a plus, but not required as training will be provided.
- OSHA 10 certification is preferred.
- A proactive attitude and desire to build a career in the environmental field.
This role offers a chance to join a large company with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Benefit from strong competitive benefits and a supportive work environment that encourages career development. You can progress to a Tech 2 position within 6 months to a year, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their careers.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves both indoor and outdoor settings in the environmental field. The shift is Monday through Friday, from 12 PM to 8:30 PM. The role is suitable for those who enjoy working in a diverse and dynamic setting.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Providence, RI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 – $21.00/hr.
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Providence, RI.
Final date to receive applicationsThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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