Environmental Field Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2+ years of related fieldwork experience.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Strong technical and mechanical abilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to support project needs and be agreeable to outdoor work.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be detail oriented and a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of landfill operations.
• Common Access Card (CAC) or prior Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) environmental support is a plus.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
• Weekend availability may be required occasionally, including daytime and/or overnight work.

Responsibilities

• Executes, supervises and documents field aspects of environmental monitoring, site assessment, remediation and construction activities primarily at the base.
• Completing land use control inspections for various components of the base (i.e. landfills, dump sites, test sites, creeks).
• Applying mechanical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Using precision measuring equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Documenting and supervising excavation, well-drilling, and various trade contractors.
• Performing general labor and construction duties based on the project requirements.
• Working with water wells, piping and pumps.
• Conducting groundwater monitoring well surveys and maintenance.
• Maintaining equipment calibration logs.
• Recording field notes to the specific task performed at each site location.
• Handling general warehouse and maintenance duties.
• Performing source water, sludge and groundwater purging, monitoring or sampling activities via low flow sampling techniques.
• Performing composite soil sampling.
• Following GES engineering, construction, and O&M policies and procedures.
• Adhering to GES Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription card
• 401k
• FSA
• LTD
• STD
• New Parent Leave
• 529 CollegeBound Fund
• Tuition Assistance
• Bonus Plan