What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Monitoring Technician position at Geo-Logic Associates?
Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary, civil, geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and environmental consulting firm. The firm was established in 1991 and currently operates out of 29 US office locations and an affiliate office in Peru. GLA is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Monitoring Technician (Technician) to provide support for civil/site infrastructure, solid waste, mining, and environmental evaluation and remediation projects in GLA’s Riverside, California field office.
Candidate will be expected to work away from home on a regular basis. Work will include daily travel, working at remote sites, and interaction with team members, clients, contractors, and the general public. Candidate will regularly work at municipal solid waste disposal sites, hazardous waste sites, and mine sites. The Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Employment is subject to a pre-employment physical examination, including drug screening.
Office Location: Riverside, California
The Technician will be expected to provide sample collection, field observation, and documentation at landfills, mine sites, public works construction sites, and other similar project sites. The work shall include, but not be limited to:
- Collecting groundwater, stormwater, surface water, leachate, landfill gas condensate, septage, soil-pore gas, and soil samples
- Calibrating and decontaminating field equipment
- Preparing samples for shipment
- Coordinating with laboratory personnel for delivery of sample containers and pick-up of samples
- Preparing chain-of-custody records
- Routine inspection and documentation of groundwater treatment systems
- Other tasks to support GLA’s environmental monitoring programs.
Position requirements include:
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Maintain a driving record acceptable to our insurer
Preferred skills include:
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour annual HAZWOPER training
- MSHA training
- Undergraduate studies in physical science, environmental studies, or a related field.
- Familiarity with groundwater, surface water, and soil-pore gas sampling techniques, including standard purge (dedicated and non-dedicated equipment), low flow purge, grab sampling using bailers and passive diffusion devices
GLA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation leave, sick leave and profit sharing.
Click "Apply" below to submit your cover letter, resume and application. Applicants who are unable to apply online may submit their resume and cover letter by mail to: Human Resources, Geo-Logic Associates, 2777 East Guasti Road, Suite 1 Ontario, CA 91761. (Resumes submitted through postal mail must indicate reference Requisition #1072 on the front of the mailing envelope).
GLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
