Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Environmental Air Quality Technician
Job Description
This role involves performing air quality monitoring at landfill sites by walking pre-defined grid routes and collecting readings using specialized equipment. You will wear backpack monitoring devices and use hand-held GPS units to document your path, placing flags at locations where readings indicate specific conditions. The position is physically demanding, requires extensive walking on steep and uneven terrain in outdoor environments, and involves regular travel to multiple landfill locations within the East Bay area.
Responsibilities
- Walk predetermined grid routes at landfill sites to monitor air quality levels throughout the area.
- Carry and operate backpack air monitoring equipment weighing approximately 30–50 pounds during the workday.
- Use hand-held GPS units to track and document routes accurately while on site.
- Monitor air quality sensors continuously and respond promptly when alarms or indicators sound.
- Place small landscape flags at specific locations where the monitoring sensor signals a reading, then continue along the route.
- Work on steep grades and uneven landfill terrain for 6–8 hours per day in a dirty, dusty, and odorous environment.
- Follow established procedures and protocols for air quality inspection and data collection.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of monitoring equipment and report any issues or malfunctions.
- Complete simple data entry or documentation related to readings, routes, and flagged locations as needed.
- Collaborate with the Site Emissions Monitoring (SEM) Lead and other SEM Technicians as part of a field team.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines, including consistent use of required personal protective equipment.
- Travel to various landfill sites across the East Bay region, including the Fremont–Fairfield–Pleasanton area.
Essential Skills
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including walking on steep grades and uneven terrain for 6–8 hours per day.
- Capability to carry and operate backpack monitoring equipment weighing approximately 30–50 pounds.
- Comfort working in outdoor environments that are dirty, dusty, smelly, and exposed to the elements.
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions, including cold, wet, rainy, and hot summer weather.
- Basic aptitude for using hand-held GPS units and following pre-defined routes.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures for air quality monitoring and inspection.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality for early morning day shifts starting between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
- Strong attention to detail when responding to sensor alerts and placing flags at designated locations.
- Capacity to work effectively as part of a small field team under the direction of a SEM Lead.
- No prior experience or certifications required; open to candidates with transferable skills.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Modesto, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Modesto,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.
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.
\nCompany Description
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.
Company Description
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.