Environmental Technician

Environmental Technician

25 Mar 2024
Illinois, Springfield 00000 Springfield USA

Environmental Technician

This position provides field support to various projects within the company that require characterization of subsurface soils, local geologic and hydrogeologic conditions. Primary duties include: environmental field investigations, field classification of soil and rock, oversight of groundwater monitoring, well installation and other subsurface detection devices, aquifer testing and operation and maintenance of engineering and environmental monitoring programs, removing and installation of underground storage tanks. Other duties may include collecting environmental samples (e.g. groundwater, soil, soil vapor, surface water), preparation of cross sections, geologic maps, writing report or narrative of findings, interpreting and analyzing field data and application of environmental rules, regulations, or ordinances.

Well-qualified candidates will possess education, training or experience with field investigation methods, field planning, drilling, and preparation of technical reports. Experience operating a skid steer and driving trailers or similar device is a plus.

EDUCATION: Candidate should hold a High School Diploma or related degree.

MINIMUM SALARY: $20/hr to $30/hr Salary commensurate with relevant experience/education.

This position requires approximately 50-75 percent fieldwork and/or travel typically within 200 miles of the office location. Project dependent, lengthy overnight stays may be necessary.

Physical Demands: Position may require sitting or standing for long periods, squatting, bending, the use of machinery and a variety tools and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Job assignments may include work on waste-disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials.

Proficient with Microsoft Office-based software programs (Word, Excel) programs.

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification is desired however, safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Bonus opportunities

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