Environmental Field Technician - (Stack)

Onterris • Elk Grove, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Onterris is hiring an Environmental Field Technician - Stack to collect data and perform source testing at customer locations. The role is primarily outdoors in industrial settings and involves working as part of a team of committed professionals. The position pays $23.50 to $28.00 per hour.

The technician follows established testing methods, procedures, and processes; conducts field source tests professionally; records complete and accurate test data; and prepares project materials through glassware preparation, cleaning, repair, calibration, and fabrication. The role requires frequent overnight and local travel, with flexibility for occasional weekend travel or work.

Onterris is a global environmental solutions company whose scientists, engineers, field teams, and consultants help organizations address environmental pressures, regulatory expectations, and operational risks. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees.

Requirements

• No experience is necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to travel locally and overnight for multi-weekday projects up to 75% of the time or more.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical certification and OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation.
• Flexibility to travel or work on weekends for a few projects during the year.
• Ability to work in outdoor industrial settings, including climbing to and working on elevated platforms 50 to 300 feet high in accordance with applicable safety standards.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort, including lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sun, rain, and wind.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk.

Nice To Haves

• Transferable experience in labor, construction, industrial maintenance, mechanical work, laboratory work, environmental work, or field science.

Responsibilities

• Follow established testing methods, procedures, and processes to support consistent and reliable source testing.
• Perform field source tests at customer locations professionally.
• Record test data and ensure datasheets are complete and accurate.
• Prepare for projects, including glassware preparation, cleaning, repair, calibration, and fabrication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED