Stormwater Sampler & Sample Pick-up Courier

Tidal Vision • Signal Hill, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sample Pick-Up Courier is responsible for completing assigned sample pick-up and stormwater sampling assignments throughout San Diego County using their personal vehicle for required travel between locations. Sample pick-up routes may range from a few stops to approximately 20 client locations per day. The role may also include stormwater sampling assignments at client facilities based on business needs. This position ensures that samples, sampling supplies, field observations, and required documentation are collected, handled, and delivered accurately and within required timeframes while maintaining sample integrity and chain of custody. The Sample Pick-Up Courier also provides dependable and professional service to clients and supports Frog Environmental's sampling operations and laboratory deadlines. This is a part-time, variable/as-needed position. Work hours and assignments may fluctuate based on storm events, sample pick-up needs, client schedules, and business needs. Regular or minimum weekly hours are not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while managing assigned routes and sampling activities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including accurate handling of samples and documentation.
• Ability to follow sampling, safety, chain-of-custody, and other established procedures.
• Strong professional communication skills.
• Ability to use a personal cell phone for work-related communication, documentation, and navigation.
• Ability to complete required training.
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and automobile insurance required.
• Background check required.
• Ability to travel to assigned client facilities throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties.
• Ability to safely handle and transport sample containers, coolers, sampling kits, and related supplies and perform sampling activities at designated locations.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Pick up replenishment sampling kits from Frog Environmental by the designated time on the day of the route or prior to the scheduled route, unless alternate arrangements have been approved in advance.
• Pick up completed stormwater samples from assigned client locations according to scheduled routes.
• Verify that sample bottles are properly labeled with required information, including company name, sampling date, and sample location.
• Ensure samples from different facilities remain separated and properly packaged during transportation.
• Provide replacement sampling kits to clients during each pick-up.
• Verify that a completed physical Chain of Custody (COC) accompanies each sample.
• Coordinate with client representatives to address missing COCs whenever possible.
• Notify Frog Environmental promptly if required samples or documentation cannot be obtained.
• Communicate delays, extended wait times, scheduling issues, or other concerns encountered while completing assigned routes.
• Follow assigned routes and obtain approval before making route changes.
• Coordinate after-hours deliveries when unable to return samples before office closing.
• Maintain communication with Frog Environmental throughout assigned work.
• Ensure samples and required documentation are delivered to Frog Environmental on the same day unless otherwise approved.
• Obtain confirmation from a Frog Environmental employee that all samples have been received before leaving.
• Protect sample integrity during transportation through appropriate handling and storage.
• Provide professional and courteous service when interacting with client personnel.
• Promptly report issues, discrepancies, client concerns, and supply needs.
• Monitor weather forecasts and deploy for sampling assignments when authorized.
• Collect stormwater samples in accordance with applicable permit requirements and Frog Environmental procedures.
• Collect samples within required regulatory timeframes following qualifying storm events.
• Follow established sample collection protocols to prevent contamination and preserve sample integrity.
• Wear required PPE and follow appropriate safety and clean-sampling procedures.
• Collect samples only at designated sampling locations using provided maps and instructions.
• Photograph sampling locations and discharge points and submit required documentation the same day.
• Perform required field pH testing within applicable timeframes.
• Accurately complete Chain of Custody (COC) and Sample Event Observation (SEO) forms.
• Accurately and completely label sample containers.
• Properly store samples on ice or under refrigeration, as required, until delivery.
• Communicate sampling status, completed locations, issues encountered, and supply needs to Frog Environmental on the same day.
• Refer client questions or requests to the appropriate Frog Environmental staff.
• Deliver or ship samples and required documentation promptly following collection in accordance with Company procedures.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, environmental requirements, and Company protocols.
• Promptly report missing supplies, unsafe conditions, or sampling concerns.
• Accurately record work time, mileage, and required expense information and submit documentation in accordance with Company procedures.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to eligible employees in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the applicable California mileage reimbursement rate.
• Cell phone reimbursement in accordance with Company policy and applicable California law.
• Overtime will be paid in accordance with applicable California law.
• Incentive payments are nondiscretionary and will be included in the employee's regular rate of pay to the extent required by applicable law.
• Employees will receive at least two hours of pay per deployment, or any greater amount required by applicable California law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed