Environmental Technician

ERRG•Martinez, CA

21d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Environmental Technician collects environmental samples, complies with health and safety requirements, and communicates effectively with client representatives during field activities. The role involves soil, groundwater, air, and water sampling; construction-site safety and environmental compliance; and frequent paid travel throughout California. The technician may receive overtime pay at 1.5x or 2x, as applicable under California labor law. The technician maintains detailed field records and submittals, including field notebooks, photographic documentation, and health and safety audit forms. They attend and/or lead daily health and safety tailgate meetings, operate an onsite mobile laboratory after training, and calibrate and operate field meters such as XRF equipment while recording results. They manage their schedule and utilization, communicate noncompliance events and resolutions, and complete assignments to ERRG’s quality, safety, and deadline standards while maintaining a professional presence with clients. The position requires a high school diploma, 1 to 3 years of related work experience, 40-hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refreshers, strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed. Physical requirements include standing or walking for more than 8 hours per day and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds. The listed California salary range is $25–$30 USD. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma.
1 to 3 years of related work experience.
40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refreshers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Ability to stand or walk more than 8 hours per day.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Collect environmental samples, including soil, groundwater, air, and water.
Comply with health and safety requirements and project-specific and corporate-wide safety policies.
Carry out construction-site safety and environmental compliance activities.
Complete accurate field notebooks, photographic documentation, health and safety audit forms, and other paperwork and submittals.
Attend and/or lead daily health and safety tailgate meetings.
Train to and operate an onsite mobile laboratory.
Calibrate and operate field meters, such as XRF equipment, and record results.
Communicate clearly and consistently with client representatives and the ERRG project manager.
Maintain a professional and capable image when interacting with clients.
Manage schedule and utilization and communicate any noncompliance events and their resolution.
Take ownership of assignments, meet deadlines, and complete work to ERRG’s quality standards.