Environmental Technician
About The Position
The Environmental Technician performs field and technical tasks related to environmental site investigation and remediation under the direction of the Project Manager. Work includes groundwater sampling, remedial treatment system operation and maintenance, support for geological investigations, oversight of drilling subcontractors, and physical work on remediation and site restoration projects. The role helps ensure work meets customer expectations, company standards, and applicable safety and environmental regulations. The position is safety-sensitive and involves travel of 25% to 100%.
Requirements
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Satisfactory employee physical.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day and perform regular standing, sitting, kneeling, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and repetitive tasks such as shoveling.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in extreme hot or cold and wet or dry environments.
- Ability to drive a truck regularly, including trips of up to several hours.
- Willingness to travel 25% to 100%.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Two or more years of experience with an environmental or engineering company.
Responsibilities
- Collect groundwater samples at sites in accordance with government regulations and EIS Standard Operating Procedures.
- Operate and maintain remedial treatment systems, including scheduled monthly visits, system restarts, troubleshooting failures, and maintaining or repairing system components.
- Assist with geological site investigations, including groundwater, soil, sediment, and surface water sampling, under the Project Manager’s direction.
- Conduct field oversight of drilling subcontractors, including well installation, soil and groundwater sampling, and testing.
- Assist with physical work associated with excavations, remediation system installations and modifications, and site restoration.
- Coordinate sample packing and shipment to laboratory subcontractors.
- Help ensure activities meet or exceed customer expectations, company standards, and applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- May operate heavy equipment, power tools, and hand tools, and perform moderate to heavy lifting.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Employer-paid health insurance of up to 90%.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
