Environmental Technician

Environmental Emergency Response Technician

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Environmental Emergency Response
Reports To: Environmental Response Operations Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly responsive, safety-focused Environmental Emergency Response Technician to support emergency environmental incidents, spill response, remediation, and environmental cleanup activities. This position will respond to incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous materials, assist with containment and recovery operations, collect environmental samples, and support regulatory and client reporting.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in fast-paced field environments, can respond to emergency situations with professionalism, and is committed to protecting people, property, and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to environmental emergencies, spills, releases, and other incidents as directed.
• Assist with containment, recovery, cleanup, and remediation activities.
• Identify potential environmental hazards and communicate site conditions to supervisors.
• Deploy and operate spill-response, sampling, containment, and cleanup equipment.
• Collect, label, preserve, and transport environmental samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform air, soil, water, and surface sampling as required.
• Assist with site assessments and documentation following environmental incidents.
• Properly handle, package, transport, and dispose of contaminated materials and waste.
• Complete field reports, inspection forms, chain-of-custody documentation, photographs, and other required records.
• Maintain response vehicles, equipment, tools, and emergency supplies.
• Follow applicable environmental regulations, company procedures, and site-specific requirements.
• Work closely with emergency responders, environmental consultants, contractors, laboratories, clients, and regulatory personnel.
• Participate in emergency-response drills, safety training, and ongoing technical training.
• Remain available for emergency call-outs, after-hours response, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Perform other environmental response and field duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in environmental services, spill response, hazardous materials, remediation, industrial services, or emergency response preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling, spill containment, waste handling, and remediation practices preferred.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental protection.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass required background, drug screening, and safety requirements where applicable.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors and in challenging weather conditions.
• Ability to work around industrial facilities, construction sites, roadways, waterways, and other potentially hazardous environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when applicable.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work for extended periods in the field.
• Ability to respond to emergency incidents on short notice.
• Willingness to work variable schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts when necessary.

Preferred Certifications

• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
• DOT hazardous materials training
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Confined Space or related industrial safety training
• Additional environmental or emergency-response certifications are a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-provided training and certification opportunities
• Safety equipment and required personal protective equipment
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Meaningful work protecting communities and the environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person