Remediation Technician

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking an Environmental Remediation Technician with 6-8 years of experience to operate and maintain environmental remediation systems in Signal Hill, CA. Responsibilities include troubleshooting systems, conducting inspections, and collecting samples. The role requires a high school diploma, HAZWOPER certification, and physical capability for fieldwork. This full-time position offers a pay range of $30-$40 per hour and includes benefits like medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.
Position Title: Environmental Remediation Technician.
Location: Signal Hill, CA.
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday.
Pay Range: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (based on experience).

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Environmental Remediation Technician with 6–8 years of hands-on expertise to join our team in Signal Hill! In this role, you’ll take the lead on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of environmental remediation systems. You’ll get to work with everything from stormwater treatment systems to oil & gas equipment, while putting your skills to the test on mechanical components like pumps, blowers, and thermal/catalytic oxidizers. If you're someone who thrives in the field, loves problem-solving, and enjoys working with a variety of systems, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:
• Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot environmental remediation systems.
• Conduct regular system O&M (operations and maintenance) tasks.
• Collect and document soil, groundwater, and vapor samples.
• Perform field inspections and gather system data in a clean and organized format.
• Support optimization efforts for systems such as SVE (soil vapor extraction), thermal/catalytic oxidizers, groundwater extraction units, and product recovery systems.
• Install and maintain groundwater extraction pumps.
• Travel to various local remediation sites as needed.
• Operate field instrumentation including water quality meters, pressure/vacuum gauges, PID/FIDs, and other gas detection tools.
• Partner with engineers and project managers to ensure systems are functioning safely and efficiently.
• Understand and comply with all permit requirements related to system operation. Take ownership of your professional development and career advancement.

Why Join Our Team:
• Medical and dental coverage with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-/long-term disability.
• 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, and other great perks.
• Diverse project work with opportunities for cross-training.
• Incentives and performance-based bonuses. Be part of a well-established, 1,500+ employee company with 50+ locations across the U.S.

What You'll Bring:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6–8 years of direct experience in environmental remediation, system maintenance, and data collection.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification is required.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 60 lbs., working in confined spaces, and operating in various weather conditions.
• Reliable work history with strong attendance and professional references.
• Clean background and drug screening results.
• Dependable transportation. Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.

Apex Job Title: Environmental Technician II

About Apex Companies, LLC:

Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environment, ESG and resiliency, health and safety, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure. Rated #12 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #58 in the top 200 overall, we are known for our technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. We operate in all 50 states and maintain a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, technicians, and information management specialists. At Apex, we pride ourselves on our culture of diversity and inclusion. We respect and appreciate the rich differences that race, gender identity and expression, family, sexual orientation, age, national origin, work experience, education, physical ability, and religion bring to the fabric of our organization. For Apex, it’s not just a box to check. We believe it’s the collaborative foundation that drives our success.