Environmental Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years experience
• U.S. citizenship (due to project requirements)
• Ability to travel to various client site locations to conduct fieldwork, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• In order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services, you will be required to pass the client's background, medical and drug screening requirements, which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.
• Ability to pass a client-mandated drug test.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (current) or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire (training provided).

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of environmental remediation, construction, utilities, or industrial fieldwork experience.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER with recent refresher; OSHA 10 or 30 Construction and CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Experience with basic sampling, meter use (e.g., PID, multi-parameter), and remediation system O&M tasks.
• Some experience or aptitude with flow meters, pH meters, and level probes would be beneficial but not required.
• Proficiency with field documentation (daily reports, chain-of-custody, photo logs); basic Excel/Word skills.
• Previous knowledge or experience with process control systems
• Familiarity or previous experience with environmental regulatory compliance.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills to operate groundwater treatment equipment.
• Associate degree or college course education in engineering, chemistry, or other sciences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pump-and-treat system operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Sampling groundwater Influent and Effluent from groundwater treatment systems primarily for volatile organic compounds.
• Preparing chains-of-custody and sample cooler loading in preparation for transport to contracted analytical laboratories.
• Gathering and maintaining specified records of scientific data for the technical lead/supervisor, including environmental sampling, operations and maintenance, and inspections at client sites
• Assisting with calculations, setting up, and operating equipment (sampling devices and pumps), inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
• Driving AECOM-leased site vehicles.
• Mechanical aptitude to make basic repairs to treatment equipment.
• Overseeing and working in collaboration with client mechanical, electrical, and industrial contractors.
• Follow AECOM safety policies and Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHPs); participate in JHAs/tailgates and stop work if unsafe conditions arise.
• Use required PPE correctly, report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable state requirements during all phases of work.
• Maintain complete and accurate field logs, daily reports, equipment logs, photo documentation, and chain-of-custody records.
• Perform basic data entry and QA/QC checks for measurements and sampling results.
• Coordinate day-to-day needs with the site supervisor, project manager, subcontractors, and client representatives as directed.
• Communicate field status, issues, and material/equipment needs promptly and professionally.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan