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Technician IV
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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.
$53,510 / year median in Massachusetts
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW
Performs a variety of the more complicated tasks in support of the professional staff within the assigned unit. Work assignments may be in the office and/or at field sites. A willingness to travel and/or to relocate is expected. May act in a lead capacity in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs non-routine and occasionally heavy labor tasks related to on-site industrial waster, hazardous waste, field environmental surveys or operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. Collects samples and maintain documentation in record logs. Operates trucks, pumps, vacuum equipment, oil booms, generators, and other machinery/equipment. Establishes and maintains appropriate logs of activities. Tests, calibrates, repairs, and modifies control and instrumentation systems at on-site locations under general supervision. Some assignments are undertaken independently. May give some leadership and guidance to lower level Technicians. Prepares required field and office reports of various activities and findings. May initiate reports and/or establish and maintain logs and records. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received- Higher-level Technicians, Professional Staff Supervision Given
- Lower-level Technicians (technical guidance only) Internal Contacts
- All Employees on Project External Contacts
- Suppliers
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School diploma, or equivalent, and typically 6+ years of related work experience, or a Associate's Degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience. Completion of a 40-hour OSHA training course (with an annual 8-hour update) is required for industrial or hazardous wastewater operations.SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Competency in performing typical Technician assignments and responsibilities, as well as tasks and testing techniques related to operations.Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range:
$22.93- $40.