Air Quality Technician

Source Testing Technician (Stack Tester) Blue Sky Environmental East Bay / Hayward Area Starting pay: $25 per hour 30+ hours per week to start | Paid training | Real advancement path ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Most people never hear about stack testing until theyandrsquo;re already looking for a better job. Itandrsquo;s a skilled trade that puts you on industrial sites, up stacks, and inside the process of measuring real emissions for regulatory compliance. You work with precision equipment, follow proven methods, and produce data that has to be right. Itandrsquo;s physical, technical, and outdoors and once you know how to do it, the skill travels with you. Blue Sky Environmental is a boutique firm, not a large corporate testing shop. That means you wonandrsquo;t disappear into a big crew or wait years for someone to notice you. We train our people, put them on real projects, and advance those who show skill, ambition, and initiative. After a six-month probationary period, strong performers move up quickly. What the work looks like Youandrsquo;ll set up and run isokinetic sampling trains (Method 5/202 and related methods), traverse stacks, collect and process samples, calibrate equipment, document results accurately, and work safely in elevated and industrial environments. Some days are long. Some sites are demanding. The payoff is a real, portable skill and the satisfaction of doing work that matters. Who weandrsquo;re looking for We prefer candidates with a college degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field, or military veterans. Degrees give technical grounding. Veterans often bring discipline, safety habits, and the ability to perform under pressure. Either background is a plus. What we actually need is reliability, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the drive to get better. What you get - Paid training and full safety orientation from day one - Starting rate of $25 per hour - 30 or more hours per week with the chance to grow - Rapid advancement after probation based on what you can do, not how long youandrsquo;ve been here - Work with a small, experienced team where performance is visible and rewarded - A path into a specialized trade that isnandrsquo;t easy to automate or outsource Requirements - Valid driverandrsquo;s license - Ability to pass a background check - Physical ability to perform field work (including climbing and working at heights) with proper training and PPE - Willingness to travel regionally as projects require - East Bay Area candidates preferred (we work out of the Hayward area) If you want a job that teaches you a real skill, puts you in the field, and gives you a clear shot at advancement based on merit, this is worth a look. Weandrsquo;re not looking for perfect resumes weandrsquo;re looking for people who can learn, work hard, and take ownership. Send your resume and a short note about why stack testing interests you. Blue Sky Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. This is an at-will position.