ST Engineering North America

Environmental Technician – Entry-Level

ST Engineering North America
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in hazardous waste management, including compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards. Proficient in operating heavy equipment and performing inspections related to environmental permits and waste streams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
HAZWOPER Spill Response CertificationRCRA Hazardous Waste Operator CertificationDOT Hazardous Materials Shipping CertificationLock-out Tag-out (LOTO) ComplianceOSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform environmental duties related to hazardous waste collection and disposal
  • Collect, track, and sample Air, Water, and Waste data
  • Operate cranes, forklifts, mobile carts, and other equipment to move loads
  • Inspect work areas for obstructions and select appropriate rigging equipment
  • Rig, hoist, and move heavy loads in compliance with safety standards
  • Perform Lock-out Tag-out coordination with electricians
  • Gather air permit records and gas meter readings
  • Clean paint booths and dust-collecting equipment
  • Track housekeeping equipment cleanings and perform hazardous and non-hazardous filter changes
  • Handle industrial process wastewater and maintain NPDES Stormwater permit records
  • Distribute bulk chemicals, collect expired chemicals, clean spills, and clean chemical tanks
  • Collect, consolidate, label, store, and load chemicals and drums
  • Maintain hazardous waste storage areas in a clean and orderly condition
  • Manage waste streams to meet recycling targets
  • Perform inspections and documentation for environmental permits and state and federal environmental requirements
  • Complete CAA, universal waste, stormwater, SPCC, spill kit, SAA, filter, and supplies inspections and inventories
  • Communicate with management, supervisors, and other workers
  • Perform minor on-the-job repairs or adjustments and other related tasks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • HS Diploma/GED required
  • OSHA 30-hour general industry training certification
  • HAZWOPER spill response certification
  • RCRA Hazardous Waste Operator Certification
  • DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping Certification
  • Full respirator training and compliance with all PPE requirements
  • Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, mobile carts, and other equipment
  • Ability to perform Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO)
  • Must pass an annual color vision test
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
  • Must pass respirator surveillance
  • Must pass HAZMAT handler surveillance
  • Must pass mobile equipment surveillance
  • Ability to work in extreme heat and cold environments
  • Ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically
  • Ability to work from equipment specifications, manuals, drawings, sketches, and instructions
  • Successful background check and drug screening required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
  • 401k Savings Plan
  • Annual Pay Increases and COLA pay
  • Shift Differential Pay for off shift schedules
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Paid-Time Off/Vacation
  • Educational Assistance Reimbursement
  • Health & Safety Personal Protective Program
  • Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Career advancement and growth opportunities
  • Competitive pay

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Hard Skills
Hazardous Waste CollectionEnvironmental Permit DocumentationHeavy Equipment OperationAir, Water, and Waste Data SamplingChemical Handling and StorageRigging and HoistingWastewater ManagementInspection and Inventory ManagementPPE ComplianceHousekeeping Equipment Maintenance
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
CranesForkliftsMobile CartsGas MetersDust-Collecting Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
HS Diploma/GEDFull Respirator TrainingAnnual Color Vision TestHAZMAT Handler SurveillanceMobile Equipment Surveillance
Industry Keywords
NPDES Stormwater PermitCAA ComplianceSPCC InspectionsUniversal Waste ManagementRecycling Targets