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Aerotek's client is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to join our team in Frederick, MD.
This role involves supporting one of our premium customers by ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing hazardous waste, conducting safety inspections, and providing exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations and the client's Health and Safety practices.
Prepare chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creating all federal and state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the material.
Safely handle hazardous waste containers on client sites, including loading and unloading waste from vehicles.
Conduct safety equipment and hazardous waste inspections.
Occasionally perform and document Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits for clients.
Deliver exceptional customer service by providing outstanding support and innovative solutions to our clients.
Develop a high level of state and federal regulatory expertise to ensure compliance with RCRA, DOT, and OSHA requirements.
Conduct spill response measures, including the assessment and cleanup of spills.
Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team.
Essential Skills
Experience with Hazwoper, decontamination, and hazardous waste handling.
Forklift operation skills.
Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40-hour certification.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior relevant industry experience.
Successful experience in a customer service role.
Ability to communicate effectively in a blue-collar environment.
Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Why Work Here?
Work Environment
Qualified candidates will eb given a call within 48 hours of submitting an application
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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 Frederick,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 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.