Field Service Technician
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Country: United States
Category: Environmental
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: February 18, 2026
Job ID: 643707
Job Description
Job Title: Environmental Technician
Location: Charlotte, NC
Pay Range: $24-25/hr.
Work Hours: 7am to 5pm
Type of Employment: Direct Hire
The Planet Group is currently seeking an Environmental Technician for a growing company. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, and 2-4 years of environmental experience. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Position Summary:
The Environmental Technician supports the safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible handling of hazardous waste materials. This entry-level field role involves hands-on lab packing, onsite waste services, documentation, and compliance activities at customer locations.
This position is ideal for candidates with a science background who are comfortable with physical work and field-based assignments.
Environmental Technician Key Responsibilities
- Inventory, identify, segregate, and package hazardous waste materials in accordance with Lab Pack procedures and regulatory requirements
- Perform onsite services including waste collection, consolidation (bulking and repackaging), sampling, and safety/compliance inspections
- Prepare packaged waste for shipment by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading materials into transport vehicles
- Accurately complete required documentation, including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs), evaluations, and certifications
- Support other operational groups such as Depack, Retail, and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) as needed
- Follow and promote all Health & Safety and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures, including development of onsite safety plans
- Operate company vehicles when required (CDL with Hazmat endorsement may be required)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in General Science required (bachelor’s degree preferred)
- CDL Class B or C with Hazardous Materials Endorsement (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to perform physical labor in field and warehouse environments
- Strong attention to detail and safety compliance
- Willingness to travel to customer sites
Preferred Training & Certifications
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)
- RCRA / DOT Refresher Training
- Knowledge of Lab Pack definitions and procedures
- Experience with manifest and LDR completion
- Minimum 40 hours of Depack experience, preferred
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
