Job Title: 40 Hour Field Technician
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required
Job Description
This role supports field-based construction and environmental remediation projects by performing physically demanding tasks such as trenching, excavation support, material handling, and site cleanup. The technician works outdoors in varying conditions, follows strict safety procedures, and travels to multiple project locations as needed. A current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required, and the position involves assisting with the cleanup of a former shooting range at a Santa Susana site.
Responsibilities
Support excavation activities by shoveling, trenching, backfilling, and assisting with related field tasks.
Perform thorough site cleanup and dust control to maintain a safe and orderly work area.
Load, unload, move, and stage materials, tools, and equipment as directed.
Create and maintain organized material stockpiles and designated work areas.
Assist with site preparation, ongoing cleanup, and final restoration activities.
Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety procedures at all times.
Wear required construction personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
Work safely around active construction equipment, vehicles, and crews.
Perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
Work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and uneven terrain.
Travel to and work at multiple project locations as needed to support field operations.
Contribute to environmental remediation activities, including helping clean up a former shooting range at a Santa Susana site.
Collaborate with team members, communicate clearly, and follow directions from supervisors and project leads.
Essential Skills
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, with ability to provide a copy of the original certificate and/or proof of 8-hour refresher.
Experience in construction labor, trenching, and general site cleanup in a construction or environmental setting.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and perform sustained physical work such as bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
Comfort working in outdoor construction and environmental remediation environments, including exposure to the elements and varying terrain.
Proficiency in English to understand safety procedures, work instructions, and team communication.
Strong team orientation and work ethic, with reliability and willingness to support others as needed.
Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction crews while following all safety protocols.
Attention to detail in maintaining clean, organized work areas and properly staged materials.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior construction or environmental remediation experience is preferred.
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and site-specific safety procedures.
Experience with trenching, backfilling, and general construction labor tasks.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced field environment.
Willingness to travel between project locations as required.
Comfort working on inclines and uneven surfaces in a construction environment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values field staff and treats temporary employees with the same respect and support as full-time team members. The organization emphasizes safety, collaboration, and professional conduct, providing guidance and assistance when complex tasks arise. You can expect a supportive culture that encourages learning on the job, recognizes hard work, and offers meaningful experience in environmental and construction projects.
Work Environment
This is a field-based role in an outdoor construction and environmental remediation setting. You will work on a Santa Susana site, including cleanup of a former shooting range, and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, and uneven terrain. The work involves frequent walking, including on inclines, and close proximity to active construction equipment and crews. Personal protective equipment is required at all times, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, and steel-toe boots. The environment is safety-focused and team-oriented, with support available for complex tasks and an expectation of professional, reliable conduct on every project.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.
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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):
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