Chemical Handler / Environmental Technician III

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Chemical Handler/Environmental Technician III in Durham, NC. The typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with weekend and call-in support as needed. The role involves preparing hazardous waste, tracking it electronically, performing compliance inspections and conducting environmental field tests.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare hazardous wastes for storage, shipment and disposal
• Use the HMIDS computer program to track and monitor hazardous materials and waste at the depot
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections
• Perform warehousing duties for hazardous waste and materials (receipt, temporary storage, handling, maintenance, turn-in)
• Operate a gasoline or electric forklift truck
• Run chemical and physical laboratory and field tests using pH meters, chemicals and autoclaves
• Collect air, water and soil samples to assess pollution problems
• Prepare samples, record data, set up monitoring equipment and maintain test instrumentation
• May operate a fixed or mobile monitoring or data collection station

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of related work experience
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a government general-purpose vehicle
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Willingness to follow safety rules, wear PPE where required, and obtain a security access badge; U.S. citizenship required for credentials
• No sponsorship for U.S. work authorization available

Required skills

• Operating a forklift truck
• HMIDS software
• Basic laboratory testing and sampling

What we offer

• Pay of $21.00 - $23.50 per hour
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance