Field Technician

Verdantas•Holden, MA

56d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers hands-on field experience, exposure to diverse site conditions, and the opportunity to learn from multidisciplinary teams while building a strong foundation in environmental consulting. Our teams value curiosity, hands‑on experience, and professional development, making Verdantas a place where you can build your skills, grow your career, and feel connected to the purpose behind the work you do.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s Degree, and/or trade school preferred
2 to 7 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, public works, a trade (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, etc.), or similar
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances
Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (aka TWIC card)
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have own vehicle to travel to and from work sites

Nice To Haves

Environmental field experience is strongly preferred
Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting aptitude preferred
Experience driving large trucks/vans, heavy equipment, and towing trailers is desirable
OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and First Aid/CPR training preferred

Responsibilities

Install treatment systems and implement remedial technologies to address impacts on drinking water, groundwater, stormwater, soil, sediment, and indoor air
Maintain automated remedial systems that utilize air compressors, vacuum blowers, electric and pneumatic pumps, and various filtration media to solve challenging environmental problems
Oversee subcontractors performing a variety of tasks including excavation, construction, waste management, and well drilling
Sample various media, including drinking water, soil, groundwater, concrete, asphalt, surface water, sediment, indoor air, and soil vapor in accordance with standard operating procedures
Operation of various types of field equipment (e.g., GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, oil-water interface meters, etc.) and laboratory equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Operation and maintenance of remediation systems, including groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction systems, and chemical injection systems
Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring, and chain-of-custody forms
Review, understand, and interpret project plans, construction plans, and specifications, shop drawings, product data, RFIs, and change orders
Perform scheduled tests, observations, and inspections in accordance with applicable test procedures and project requirements
Assist with field testing to gather data for engineering, hydrogeologic, and scientific evaluations
Observe and document field activities and prepare construction documentation reports
Operate and maintain company vehicles, trailers, and equipment