Hazmat Technician

Location: Denver Metro Area

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday (with potential after-hours emergency response)

We are seeking experienced and motivated Environmental Response / HazMat Technicians to support hazardous materials emergency response, spill cleanup, waste management, and environmental remediation projects throughout the Denver Metro area. This role is ideal for individuals with HazMat, industrial services, emergency response, remediation, or hazardous waste experience who are comfortable working in challenging environments while maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance.

As a HazMat Technician, you will respond to chemical spills, hazardous substance releases, industrial accidents, and environmental incidents, performing containment, decontamination, cleanup, and waste handling activities in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.

• Respond to hazardous materials incidents, chemical spills, environmental emergencies, and industrial cleanup projects
• Perform hazardous waste characterization, packaging, labeling, and staging for transportation and disposal
• Conduct spill containment, product recovery, decontamination, and site cleanup operations
• Safely operate pumps, vacuums, pressure washers, air monitoring equipment, and other specialized HazMat and remediation equipment
• Assist with emergency response activities at industrial, commercial, transportation, and environmental sites
• Establish and maintain exclusion zones, decontamination areas, and safe work perimeters during response operations
• Handle, segregate, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Complete daily field reports, waste manifests, equipment inspections, and project documentation
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE, including respirators, chemical-resistant suits, gloves, and other protective equipment
• Adhere to all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety regulations and procedures

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required
• Previous HazMat, environmental remediation, emergency response, industrial cleaning, waste management, or related field experience preferred
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, spill response, and waste management practices strongly preferred
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces, outdoor conditions, and active industrial settings
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials as required
• Must be clean-shaven to maintain proper respirator fit
• Ability to pass a HazMat physical, respirator fit test, and drug screening
• Willingness to respond to emergency call-outs, overtime, and occasional after-hours work as needed

• Steel-toed boots required (employee provided)
• Company provides respirators, Tyvek suits, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vests, and additional required PPE

• Competitive pay: $23.00 - $25.00/hour
• Opportunity to work on real-world HazMat emergency response and environmental remediation projects
• Gain experience with specialized hazardous materials equipment and response techniques
• Career growth opportunities within environmental services and emergency response operations
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with potential overtime opportunities
• Work alongside experienced HazMat and environmental professionals

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

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Arvada,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.