Environmental Field Technician
SET Environmental, Inc. | Field Service | Multiple Customer Sites
Pay: $18.00-20.00 per hour | Posted: June 4, 2026
Why Join SET Environmental?
- Training & Growth: Paid HAZWOPER training and equipment certifications.
- Hands-On Impact: Real-world environmental response and safety-first culture.
- 401(k) with company match + retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- HSA & FSA options
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Overtime pay after 40 hours
- Performance Bonus Incentives
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Drug-free, safety-focused workplace
About the Role
SET Environmental is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to support a wide range of environmental response and remediation projects. From industrial cleaning and hazardous materials cleanup to confined space entry and waterway response, you will be on the front lines of environmental safety.
This is a full-time field position that requires a high level of physical activity and the flexibility to respond to both scheduled projects and emergency assignments.
What You’ll Do
- Safety Leadership: Prioritize the safety of the crew and site by identifying hazards, communicating risks, and strictly following SET safety policies.
- Emergency Response: Participate in on-call rotations for emergency spill response across various industrial and environmental settings.
- Equipment Operation: Expertly use hand tools (shovels, squeegees) and operate light equipment, including pressure washers and industrial vacuum systems.
- Project Support: Execute diverse scopes of work including Confined Space Entry (CSE), waterway spill response, and hazardous materials cleanup.
- Logistics & Staging: Stage, load, and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure project requirements are met efficiently.
- Field Execution: Perform physically demanding labor, including lifting materials up to 50 lbs, in varying weather and site conditions.
- Compliance: Ensure all project delivery is safe, timely, and compliant with environmental regulations.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Experience: Previous industry or construction experience is a plus, but we provide comprehensive training for the right candidate.
- Certification: 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (or the ability to obtain it through SET-provided training).
Skills
- Mechanical Aptitude: A willingness to learn new tools, procedures, and industrial equipment.
- Reliability: Strong teamwork, professional communication, and a commitment to situational awareness.
- Adaptability: Ability to follow written, oral, and diagrammed instructions in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Judgment: Strong problem-solving skills and common-sense judgment in standardized situations.
Requirements
- Availability: Willingness to travel to customer sites, including out-of-town projects and participation in an after-hours/weekend on-call rotation.
- Physical Fitness: Must pass a DOT physical and be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently.
- Valid driver’s license with a record that meets SET insurance guidelines.
- Must pass:
- Local, state, and federal background checks.
- Drug and alcohol screening (must remain drug-free while on duty).
- English proficiency (speak, read, and write).
Equal Opportunity
SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace.
This job description was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Must have Valid Driver's License and very good driving record.
- Must pass DOT Physical/Drug screen.
- Must pass Background checks.
Experience:
- Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hazmat: 1 year (Preferred)
- Environmental remediation: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
