Environmental Technician II - 2 years minimum experience

AECOM • Billings, MT

3d • $24 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Technician II to join its Remediation team in Billings, Montana. The employee will initially support a federal vapor intrusion mitigation project involving occupied residential properties. Work will primarily take place in Billings, with periodic travel to other locations in Montana and surrounding states. The position works as part of a project team and requires professional communication with clients, site personnel, residents, and office management. Following training, the technician may independently complete routine assigned work under established direction and within their training and authorization.

Work includes indoor and outdoor air sampling; subslab soil vapor and crawlspace sampling; pressure measurements; vapor intrusion mitigation system inspections, installation and startup support, operations and maintenance, and repairs. The technician also supports qualified personnel and licensed trade contractors as required. The role requires safe equipment use, accurate electronic field documentation, adherence to approved safety and quality procedures, protection of property and resident privacy, compliance with access restrictions, completion of field checks, and prompt reporting of deficiencies or concerns. The position does not authorize engineering changes, directing licensed trade work or subcontractor means and methods, contractual commitments, or final construction acceptance.

The position is on-site and requires outdoor work in variable conditions, including inclement weather, and work in occupied residences. With appropriate training, authorization, and medical qualification, the employee may enter crawlspaces and limited-access areas. Relocation is not available. Compensation is $24.00–$32.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience in environmental fieldwork, mechanical maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, HVAC, or radon mitigation, or a demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; sponsorship is unavailable now and in the future.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records Check in accordance with company policy.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment.
• Ability to meet applicable medical surveillance requirements, including OSHA HAZWOPER medical examination, respiratory clearance, and fit testing when required for assigned work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a project team.
• Ability to perform assigned work within training and authorization and follow approved safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors on uneven terrain and in variable conditions, including heat, noise, and potential chemical exposure, and to enter crawlspaces and limited-access areas when properly trained, authorized, and medically qualified.
• Frequently lift equipment or objects weighing 25 pounds or less without assistance.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, use hand tools and levers, work with arms above shoulder level, climb stairs, and use portable ladders.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses or goggles, safety footwear, a hard hat, face shield, respirator, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to conduct fieldwork primarily in Billings, with periodic travel to other locations in Montana and surrounding states.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; ability to use field equipment safely; and ability to maintain accurate electronic field documentation.
• Ability to work professionally in occupied residential properties while protecting property and privacy and complying with access restrictions.
• Ability to work outdoors, including in inclement weather conditions.
• Prior experience with vapor intrusion mitigation systems, including sampling, inspections, installation, startup, operations and maintenance, or repairs.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and applicable annual eight-hour refresher training; AECOM will provide and pay for required training before assignment to work requiring it.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification; AECOM will provide and pay for required training.
• Current OSHA 30-hour Construction training, if required for assigned work; AECOM will provide and pay for required training.
• Experience with groundwater sampling and gauging techniques, including low-flow purge, no-purge, and conventional methods, for other environmental assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with indoor and outdoor air sampling, subslab soil vapor and crawlspace sampling, sample packaging, and chain-of-custody documentation in accordance with approved procedures.
• Assist with vapor intrusion mitigation system inspections, installation support, system startup, operations and maintenance, and repairs in occupied residential properties.
• Collect subslab and system pressure measurements, record equipment readings, and complete routine field checks.
• Support qualified personnel and licensed trade contractors with piping, electrical components, fans, sealing, restoration, and related work within the technician’s training and authorization.
• After training, independently complete routine assigned sampling, inspection, maintenance, equipment-reading, and documentation tasks under established direction.
• Maintain accurate electronic field documentation, photographs, property records, and daily field notes.
• Communicate professionally with residents; protect property and privacy; and comply with access windows, site restrictions, and approved work procedures.
• Report field observations, system conditions, deficiencies, resident concerns, and safety issues to the designated project lead.
• Maintain field equipment, tools, supplies, and assigned vehicles and use equipment safely.
• Support other environmental field assignments, which may include sampling, inspections, equipment operation, maintenance, and project documentation.
• Perform work within assigned responsibilities; the position does not approve engineering changes, direct licensed trade work or subcontractor means and methods, make contractual commitments, or provide final construction acceptance.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off; leaves of absence; voluntary benefits; perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; retirement savings plan; and employee stock purchase plan.
• AECOM provides required training for certain assignments, including HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR/AED, and OSHA 30-hour Construction training when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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