Environmental Field Technician

TRC Companies • Concord, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated junior-level Environmental Field Technician to join our growing Engineering, Construction and Remediation practice in Rancho Cordova or Concord, California. The successful candidate will support utility line inspections, storm water compliance inspections, multi-media sampling, general environmental field work and oversight, and associated desktop activities. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Field Team Leaders and integrate with the regional team.

Requirements

• Preferred: bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g., environmental science, geology, civil, or environmental engineering)
• 1-3 years of field inspection and/or environmental consulting experience
• Ability to work independently or in a project team with demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications, presentations, analytical, professional judgment, and team building skills
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
• Working knowledge of health and safety practices
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Preferred: Experience with field data collection methods, including pipe push camera operation, electronic collection of field observations, soil/rock logging, and soil/water sampling
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle records check
• Must have ability to work in ambient environments for extended periods of time
• Ability to regularly travel, hours may vary
• Projects may be 1 day to a weeklong. Requires up to 75% travel
• Must have ability to lift 25 pounds
• Preferred: OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including current annual refresher

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of field activities that include sewer and storm drain inspections; stormwater inspections and sampling; site reconnaissance; natural resource documentation; soil, soil-vapor, and groundwater investigations; drilling, trenching, and excavation oversight
• Complete video inspections of sewer and storm drainpipes, log field activities on web-based application in real time, and complete field evaluation of the video footage
• Storm water compliance inspections for construction, industrial, and municipal sites, including storm water sampling and implementation of corrective actions
• Collect multimedia samples (air, water, soil, soil-vapor) for field and laboratory testing
• Procurement of field equipment and supplies, including inspection for defects and troubleshooting as necessary
• Equipment calibration, operation, and maintenance
• Record and interpret data, coordinate analyses, compare findings to relevant studies, screening levels, and local, State and Federal regulations to ensure compliance
• Develop work plans and health & safety plans, coordinate with agencies, subcontractors and clients to execute projects
• Prepare Phase I and II investigation summary reports for submittal to agencies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year)
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree