Field Technician - Environmental

Wood•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking a Field Technician to join our team in San Diego, CA. The qualified candidate will work under general supervision to provide support to environmental projects including utility survey and condition assessment services. This is a full-time field position and the successful candidates will primarily work at military installations in and around San Diego, CA.

Requirements

Effective verbal communication skills
Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Ability to stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use equipment and drive large pick-up truck.
Ability to understand procedural manuals and follow directions.
Attention to details and ability to prepare reports and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with utility (potable water, sanitary sewer, stormwater) location, survey, and assessment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspection and condition assessment of stormwater and sanitary sewer collection system (manholes, inlets, channels, culverts, pipes, etc.)
Perform location, mapping, and GPS survey of stormwater and sanitary sewer utility infrastructure, including measurement of dimensions, depths, invert elevations, slopes, and other attributes.
Operate GPS equipment, locating equipment (rod & sonde, ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic, etc.).
Maintain field equipment in a clean and secure manner.
Load and unload field equipment and supplies to and from the truck.
Collect wastewater and stormwater quality samples, process them for delivery to analytical lab, and assess pollution problem.
Conduct investigations and surveys in the field to identify illicit connections to the stormwater or sanitary sewer collection system as well as collect data for engineering personnel.
Perform basic calculations and computer data entry.
Prepare and maintain necessary field reports and records as necessary.
Assist and observe contractor work on short and long term maintenance projects and interact with client, contractor, or subcontractor representatives accordingly.