Environmental Technician
About The Position
LaBella is seeking a motivated and hardworking field professional to join its environmental and geotechnical drilling team. Working alongside a Lead Driller, the technician will help operate drilling rigs, collect soil and groundwater samples, and install monitoring equipment. The role involves physical outdoor fieldwork, mechanical tasks, regional overnight travel as required, and adherence to strict safety standards. The position includes field documentation and reporting, assisting with drilling-rig setup and operation, sample collection and logging, groundwater monitoring-well installation, tool and equipment decontamination, equipment maintenance, and site restoration. The listed compensation is $22.00–$28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and CDL licensing. Overnight regional projects include a $65 daily per diem for meals and incidentals and company-paid single-occupancy hotel lodging.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in geology or a closely related field.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly, stand for long periods, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Willingness to travel overnight for regional projects as required.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in environmental, geotechnical, or construction drilling; the employer will train the right candidate.
- CDL Class A or B license.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification; desirable but not required at hire.
Responsibilities
- Accurately describe soil types, document groundwater depths, illustrate monitoring-well diagrams, produce field logs, and peer-review field logs before sending them to clients.
- Assist with underground utility callouts to U-Dig NY.
- Assist with creating Health and Safety Plans.
- Complete paperwork such as daily unit reports, boring logs, HASPs, and tailgate safety meeting records.
- Assist the Lead Driller with mobilizing, positioning, and setting up hollow-stem auger and direct-push (Geoprobe) drilling rigs.
- Handle down-hole tools to collect soil cores and groundwater samples using split-spoon and Shelby tube methods.
- Assist with constructing and installing groundwater monitoring wells, piezometers, and vapor pins.
- Clean sampling tools and drill rods between boreholes to prevent cross-contamination.
- Perform daily preventative maintenance, greasing, and minor mechanical repairs on rigs, pumps, and support equipment.
- Mix and pump bentonite grout to seal boreholes and restore surfaces with asphalt or concrete patches.
- Travel overnight for regional projects as required.
Benefits
- $65 daily travel per diem for meals and incidentals during overnight regional projects.
- Company-paid single-occupancy hotel rooms for out-of-town assignments.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Two weeks of accrued paid time off and six paid national holidays per year.
- $150 annual voucher for steel-toed work boots and company-provided personal protective equipment.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Profit sharing.
- Leadership development program.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Referral bonus program.
- Wellness program.
- Team-building events.
- Community service events.
- Year-end incentive pay.
- Employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
