Environmental Emergency Response Technician

Environmental Emergency Response Technician / Hazmat Laborer

Location: Denver Metro Area

Schedule: Monday–Friday (with potential emergency response call-outs as needed)

Pay: $25.00/hour

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Environmental Emergency Response Technician / Hazmat Laborer to support environmental emergency response teams, fixed facility projects, and site remediation operations throughout the Denver Metro area. This role is ideal for individuals with construction, general labor, hazardous materials, or industrial service experience who thrive in hands-on environments and are committed to workplace safety.

The successful candidate will assist with hazardous waste cleanup, emergency spill response, decontamination activities, and environmental remediation projects while working under the direction of experienced supervisors and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Respond to environmental emergencies, hazardous material spills, and cleanup situations in a timely manner
• Perform hazardous waste cleanup and site remediation activities
• Decontaminate equipment, vehicles, structures, and work sites impacted by hazardous or toxic substances
• Prepare, package, and handle hazardous waste for transportation, processing, or disposal
• Support emergency response teams during HazMat incidents using specialized equipment and tools
• Perform fire watch duties as assigned
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and environmental regulations
• Complete Daily Job Reports documenting work performed, materials used, and equipment utilized
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and maintenance of job sites and equipment
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain compliance with safety standards

QualificationsRequired

• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites
• Construction or general labor experience
• Ability to pass a HazMat physical
• Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper respirator fit
• Must provide and wear steel-toed boots
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and equipment
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

Preferred

• HazMat or environmental remediation experience
• Pharmaceutical facility experience
• Emergency response experience
• Fire watch experience
• Additional environmental, safety, or industrial certifications

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds
• Ability to work in PPE, including respirators and protective clothing
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and confined spaces when required
• Ability to perform emergency response work under varying conditions

Equipment Provided

• Hard hat
• Safety vest
• Safety glasses
• Respirator

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arvada, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Arvada,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.