"Alerted.org

Job Title: Environmental Field Technician

Job Description

As an Environmental Field Technician, you will play a crucial role in industrial cleaning and emergency response activities. Your responsibilities include processing drums, performing industrial cleaning, and being an active member of the emergency response team. You will work in diverse industrial settings, such as power plants, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities, ensuring that operations are conducted efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

+ Process drums and perform industrial cleaning tasks.

+ Participate as a team member in emergency response activities.

+ Work efficiently and safely, adhering to all safety protocols and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

+ Maintain cleanliness in work and break areas.

+ Load, unload, set up, and break down equipment as required for each job.

+ Operate and maintain equipment to ensure safe performance and efficiency.

+ Notify supervisors of any equipment malfunctions or issues.

+ Adhere to corporate policies and standards, including equipment operation and maintenance.

+ Perform tank cleaning, general construction, equipment decontamination, and vehicle maintenance.

+ Complete daily time sheets and ensure accurate equipment preparation.

+ Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding safety, quality, and integrity.

Essential Skills

+ High school graduate or GED equivalent.

+ One year of experience in environmental, construction, or contracting work preferred.

+ Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

+ Capability to work in various weather conditions and environments.

+ Strong mechanical reasoning ability preferred.

+ Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in operating heavy equipment such as excavators, skid-steers, bulldozers, and forklifts is preferred.

+ 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is advantageous.

+ Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.

+ Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work in a team-based environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned and operated company with over 33 years of experience in the industry. Enjoy a fun and supportive environment that recognizes performance and celebrates milestones. Benefit from opportunities for career advancement, with potential to move into roles such as equipment operators, drivers, or supervisors. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with company match, and paid holidays. The company also provides a company truck for most positions and generous vacation benefits, making it a great place to build a career.

Work Environment

The work environment involves outdoor work in very hot temperatures, confined spaces, and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Work at elevated heights and in noisy conditions with heavy industrial equipment is common. Technicians typically work 55 hours a week, with schedules varying from 40 to 80 hours depending on project demands. Crews usually consist of 3-5 people, including a driver, equipment operator, and technician. The role requires physical stamina, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders up to 200 feet.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bartow, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bartow,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.