Temporary Environmental Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Environmental Technician

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work with a large, nationwide environmental operation as part of a dedicated team in Providence. As an Environmental Technician, you handle and process waste materials in a warehouse and field setting, ensuring proper identification, separation, and safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. You support daily operations by transporting, loading, and unloading waste drums, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and contributing to environmental remediation activities. The position is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in the environmental field and grow into more advanced technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Transport drums of waste safely within the facility and to designated areas.
• Identify and verify drum contents by reading and interpreting labels to determine the type of substance in each drum.
• Separate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste and place materials in the correct areas of the warehouse.
• Load and unload drums onto and off trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Dispose of waste by placing drums into the appropriate hopper or processing area according to procedures.
• Support environmental remediation activities and general labor tasks as needed.
• Perform routine sweeping and cleaning of the warehouse to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory guidelines related to hazardous materials handling.
• Use basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to support equipment and process needs.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth daily operations and meet productivity goals.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of environmental labor experience in the environmental field or a related setting.
• Ability to safely handle, transport, load, and unload drums and other materials.
• Strong attention to detail for reading labels and correctly identifying hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• General labor skills, including lifting, moving materials, and working in a warehouse environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities to support environmental remediation work.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
• Reliable work ethic with a strong mindset focused on succeeding and contributing to the team.
• Comfort working in both indoor warehouse and outdoor field environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus; training and certification are provided if not already obtained.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Experience or interest in environmental science, environmental remediation, or construction-related work.
• Willingness to build a long-term career and advance to higher-level technician roles, such as Tech 2 within 6 to 12 months.
• Positive, "want to work" attitude with a focus on growth and development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a warehouse and environmental field setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing technical team within a large, nationwide organization that invests in your development and long-term career. The company provides structured training, including HAZWOPER certification, and offers clear paths for advancement, with the opportunity to move into higher-level technician roles within months. Employees benefit from strong and competitive benefits and the stability of working for a well-established environmental operation, while enjoying room for growth and the chance to build a meaningful career in the environmental field.

Work Environment

You work in a mixed environment, spending time both inside a warehouse and outside in the environmental field. The role involves handling drums, operating in and around trucks and hoppers, and supporting remediation activities in a facility that manages hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The shift runs Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, providing a consistent schedule. The setting is hands-on and physically active, with an emphasis on safety, organization, and teamwork in a professional industrial and environmental operations environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Providence, RI.

The 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.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.