Junior Field Technician
About The Position
The Junior Field Technician supports emergency response and natural disaster efforts involving environmental and hazardous materials incidents. This is a fast-paced, on-demand part-time role requiring flexibility, quick decision-making, strong communication, and comfort working in high-pressure situations. Technicians can set their availability, but workload may vary significantly throughout the year. The Operations team mobilizes technicians according to client needs and qualifications, with opportunities for 24/7 on-call work after advanced training. Primary work includes air monitoring, with additional support in environmental sampling, moisture mapping, and site safety. Accurate documentation using company technology is essential. The role involves nationwide travel and hands-on work to help protect the environment. Project pay is $25.00–$35.00 per hour; limited project pay is $19.00–$24.00 per hour; training pay is $17.00 per hour or other applicable local minimum wage. Extensive overtime may be available at 1.5 or higher pay multipliers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Functional or higher computer literacy skills in a Windows-based environment.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to maintain immediate availability for emergency response and extended travel.
- Ability to manage high workloads and multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, overnight shifts, and rare 24-hour shifts as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in any branch of the armed forces.
- Experience and/or proficiency with industrial hygiene equipment.
- Experience using air and environmental sampling equipment.
- Relevant experience in emergency response, environmental response, construction management, or related areas.
Responsibilities
- Support emergency response, environmental response, disaster recovery, industrial hygiene, toxicology, risk assessment, and infectious disease response projects.
- Maintain immediate availability for emergency response and extended travel, typically up to 30 days at a time.
- Manage high workloads and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, overnight shifts, and rare 24-hour shifts as required.
- Independently operate monitoring instruments and record measurements.
- Prepare chain-of-custody documentation for environmental samples.
- Drive non-commercial vehicles to and from project sites.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
