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.
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) , an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks Environmental Field Technicians to support fieldwork activities for our Exton, Pennsylvania office.
Position Expectations:
Executes, supervises, and documents field aspects of environmental monitoring, site assessment, remediation, and construction activities, including but not limited to: Performing soil and groundwater sampling activities, and may assist with remedial system operation & maintenance. Completing well development activities. Maintaining equipment calibration logs. Recording field notes to the specific task performed at each site location. Handling general warehouse and maintenance duties. Performing labor and construction duties based on the project requirements. Performing general repairs. Supervising contractors on subsurface excavations, tank removals, and equipment & piping installations. Following GES engineering, construction, and O&M policies and procedures. Adhering to GES Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities.
Skills & Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent. 0-4+ years of related fieldwork experience. Mechanical aptitude is required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to support project needs, and be agreeable to outdoor work. Flexibility to occassionaly work overnight shifts, weekend shifts, or short-term travel is required. Must have a strong work ethic, be detail oriented, and a team player. OSHA 40-hour
HAZWOPER
certification is a plus. Our comprehensive benefits include : Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription card, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 CollegeBound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
