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JARBO

Environmental Field Technician

Pay: $48,880/yr

Posted: 05/29/2026

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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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.

$49,472 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Summary -

Environmental Field Technician :

As an Environmental Field Technician, you will be gaining valuable field experience while supporting collection of specialized data from flow monitoring systems used to improve the city's water infrastructure. This need has been created in response to a year long project associated with collecting this data within the great Virginia Beach area. We are willing to consider candidates without experience. This is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working outdoors, aren't afraid to get dirty, and are comfortable entering confined spaces. If you're looking for these things in a career this could be a great opportunity for you : One of the best work-life balances for field services roles; pretty consistent 40-hour work week without demanding overtime expectations, very little weekend work, and light travel Competitive compensation - $23.50/hour starting pay without any directly related experience required Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K, etc.) 11 paid Holidays Annual pay increases Responsibility Summary -

Environmental Field Technician:

Installation of flow monitoring systems within sewer lines. Installation of rainfall monitoring equipment. Input data into software systems which may include geographic information system software (GIS). Inspect sewer manholes manually or with telemonitoring equipment. Operate and maintain instruments and equipment. Accurately document inspections in a timely manner with detailed field notes. Adhere to all the safety requirements of the position while assisting team members to do the same. All other duties as assigned. Qualification Summary -

Environmental Field Technician:

High school diploma required; AS or BS degrees in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or a related degree program welcomed Valid driver's license and clean driving record with the ability to operate a company vehicle Ability to detect, resolve and report equipment issues (strong electrical and mechanical aptitude preferred) Strong computer literacy with the ability to effectively utilize commonly used computer software programs (experience with GIS strongly preferred) Ability to perform all of the physical requirements of position Preferred experience/knowledge with field data collection #HP