HAZWOPER Environmental Operations Technician

Join a mission to restore and protect New Jersey’s environment

For nearly three decades, Firstech Environmental, Inc. has partnered with communities from our Farmingdale, NJ headquarters to deliver comprehensive environmental consulting and site remediation contracting. We are looking for a HAZWOPER Environmental Operations Technician who takes pride in hard work, teamwork, and safety.

Your impact

You will support site remediation projects across New Jersey, working outdoors through all seasons. You will prepare jobsites, carry out earthwork, and keep projects moving—always with safety and quality at the forefront.

Key responsibilities

• Stage tools, equipment, and materials to kickstart daily field activities.
• Execute tasks from supervisor direction using a broad set of hand tools and equipment.
• Perform digging, soil movement, and compaction to prepare new construction areas.
• Clear hazardous and non-hazardous debris and maintain clean, orderly sites.
• Assist craft workers, masons, and the mechanical foreman as needed.
• Communicate proactively with company personnel to align on project needs.
• Wear required PPE at all times—headgear, ear plugs, gloves, safety glasses, respirator, protective clothing—and follow health and safety rules when onsite, operating equipment, and driving.
• Share knowledge by training fellow Environmental Field Laborers and expand your own skills by learning from coworkers.
• Clean and properly store construction equipment and tools at the end of each shift.

Growth and credentials

• 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain) plus 8-hr annual refresher.
• After fifteen (15) months of full-time employment, Firstech will support training and obtaining a valid CDL driver’s license for company use.

What you bring

• Valid, clean New Jersey driver’s license (no points) and dependable transportation (required).
• CDL Class A is a plus.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a crew in changing weather.
• Experience: 2 years (skilled entry-level to labor); construction experience 1 year preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Work Location: In person.

Compensation and benefits

Full-time role with hourly pay of $24.00–$28.00, commensurate with experience. Overtime paid at time over 8 hours/day.

• Horizon Blue Cross health coverage: medical, prescription, dental, and vision.

• Retirement: 401K-simple plan.

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

• Additional benefits available.

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

Take the next step

Explore opportunities at www.AskUsFirst.com under Careers to connect with the Firstech team.

Legal notice

Background checks are a requirement for employment