Chemical Handler/Environmental Technician III

Amentum is seeking a Chemical Handler/Environmental Technician III to join our team in Durham, NC!

Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; hours may vary based on business demand. Weekend and call-in support as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares hazardous wastes for storage, shipment and disposal.

• Utilizes the Hazardous Material Inventory Disposal System (HMIDS) computer program to track and monitor hazardous material and waste on depot.

• Conducts environmental compliance inspections.

• Performs warehousing duties involving one or more warehousing specializations related to receipt, temporary storage, handling, maintenance, and turn-in of depot hazardous waste and materials.

• Operates a gasoline or electric powered forklift truck

• Conducts tests and field investigations

• Conducts chemical and physical laboratory and field tests according to prescribed standards to determine characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances, using pH meter, chemicals, and autoclaves

• Collects samples of gases from smokestacks and collects water samples from semi-processed or processed water, industrial wastewater, or water from other sources to assess pollution problem, and collects soil, silt, or mud to determine chemical composition and nature of pollutants.

• Prepares sample for testing, records data, and prepares summaries and charts for review, sets monitoring equipment to provide flow of information, installs, operates, and performs routine maintenance on gas and fluid flow systems, chemical reaction systems, mechanical equipment, and other test instrumentation.

• May operate fixed or mobile monitoring or data collection station or other tests related to research in environmental

• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested

Other Responsibilities:

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required. 

• A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience is required.

• Must be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.

• Must be willing to follow all established safety rules and protocols.

• Must work in a safe manner to protect not only themselves, but the other workers around them.

• May be required to wear specific PPE (personal protective equipment) items dependent on specific job duties and safety policies.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

• This position requires a valid Driver’s License,

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location. Note - U.S Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards

• Occasional lifting to 20 pounds

• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal

• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents

• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication

• Constant mental alertness

• Must posses planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

       

Compensation Details:

$21.00 - $23.50

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

09/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.