Environmental Clean Up Specialist

About Turner Staffing Group

Turner Staffing Group is a workforce solutions provider supporting clients in the construction, environmental services, and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with high-impact projects across the United States, helping companies maintain safe, efficient, and compliant job sites.

We are currently seeking Environmental Clean Up Specialists to support environmental remediation and hazardous material cleanup projects throughout the Southeast. This position involves travel to various job sites across Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida, assisting with environmental cleanup, site remediation, and hazardous waste handling.

Position Summary

The Environmental Clean Up Specialist is responsible for assisting with environmental remediation, hazardous material handling, and site cleanup activities while maintaining strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience working in hazardous environments and must possess an active or recently active 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

This role requires the ability to travel regularly and work in varying environmental conditions, supporting multiple projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform environmental cleanup and remediation activities at industrial, construction, and environmental project sites

• Safely handle, contain, and remove hazardous and non-hazardous materials

• Assist with soil remediation, spill response, and waste collection activities

• Operate basic cleanup and environmental remediation equipment and tools

• Follow site-specific health, safety, and environmental procedures

• Properly package, label, and transport hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory guidelines

• Support decontamination procedures for personnel, equipment, and work zones

• Conduct general labor tasks related to site restoration and environmental compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to cleanup activities

• Participate in daily safety meetings and follow all OSHA and site safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active or recently active 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (required)

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to job sites across Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida

• Ability to work in outdoor environments and potentially hazardous conditions

• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in environmental remediation, hazardous waste cleanup, or industrial site cleanup

• Experience with spill response or environmental restoration projects

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

• Experience operating environmental cleanup or light construction equipment

• Confined space or other safety training certifications

Work Environment

• Outdoor and industrial work environments

• Exposure to varying weather conditions

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials while utilizing appropriate PPE

• Frequent travel to project sites throughout the Southeast region