Environmental Technician

Roux•Rochester, NY

15h

About The Position

Roux is seeking a responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Environmental Technician to perform field tasks at project sites, including operating and maintaining remediation systems and sampling environmental media. Projects will primarily be in the Rochester, New York metropolitan market, with regional travel that may be daily or occasionally overnight. Work involves investigation and environmental remediation at industrial and commercial sites. Field work is year-round and mostly outdoors. The role requires a strong work ethic, teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Roux offers a friendly, professional atmosphere, excellent benefits, and compensation commensurate with experience. The hourly salary range is $28–$30; actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, market conditions, education or training, certifications, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

An associate degree in an environmental, civil, construction, or related discipline and three years of experience, or five years of experience in field technical services in the environmental or a related field.
Strong mechanical skills, including electrical, controls, piping, and plumbing.
Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical and process systems.
Understanding of environmental and health and safety regulations and ability to perform work in compliance with regulations and facility safety requirements.
Willingness to support the project team in servicing clients and completing projects on time and on budget.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reasonably detailed notes.
Positive, team-oriented attitude.
Ability to perform physical labor, including moving around outdoors on varied terrain, lifting and carrying objects and equipment, and climbing ladders to access areas.
Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license for travel to and between worksites.
Ability to perform year-round field work, most of which is outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with environmental equipment and sampling techniques.
Experience with remediation systems or similar systems and site construction.
Experience operating construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, and bulldozers.
Commercial Driver’s License, CDL B or higher.
Valid OSHA 40 HAZWOPER certification and 8-hour refresher course certification. Roux will provide training for new employees who do not already have these certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist with remediation system operations and maintenance activities.
Inspect system equipment to evaluate remedial system performance and identify potential malfunctions.
Maintain system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
Collect samples from monitoring wells and recovery wells.
Collect stormwater samples.
Collect soil and soil gas samples.
Collect, record, and evaluate system performance data.
Oversee and supervise subcontractors involved in environmental remediation, system maintenance, and repairs.
Document work performed and communicate with project managers.