Environmental Technician (Entry-Level)

Entry-level position with opportunity for advancement. Field-based role. Candidates must be comfortable with travel and working outdoors.

Responsibilities:

• Perform air emissions testing and monitoring services at a variety of industrial clients.
• Record and analyze data, collect samples.
• Transport and set up testing equipment using a company vehicle; dismantle equipment post-testing.
• Calibrate testing equipment and assist engineers in conducting air quality testing procedures.
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety protocols.
• Organize and prepare equipment for upcoming projects.
• Gain proficiency in EPA Test Methods 1-5 using company resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a field-based / hands-on role.
• Team player with strong initiative
• Ability to travel during the work week
• Comfortable working at heights and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Additional Information:

• Career Path: Test Technician - Test Engineer I/II - Project Supervisor - Project Manager - Sr. Project Manager.
• Company vehicle provided for travel. All travel time, expenses, lodging + additional $72 per diem are paid by company.
• Frequent overtime when working in the field, paid at 1.5x rate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elmhurst, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elmhurst,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through

access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S.,

Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without

regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

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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

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