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Environmental Technician I
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What they do
An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$54,781 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- + Industrial cleaning/Pressure washing, Wastewater treatment, Spill response, facility services + Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures. + Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
- Starting rate of pay $22.00 - $22.00
Basic Requirements:
- + 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials + High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required + Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack + Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts + Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms + Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions + Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
Preferred Requirement:
- + Basic computer skills to complete web-based training + Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English + Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours.