What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity
We have an immediate opportunity for a Staff Technician to support growing our local, state, federal, and commercial footprint. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental field services, remediation system operation and management, construction/demolition oversite and management, equipment inventory and management, and subcontractor oversite and management. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Responsibilities
The Staff Technician is a full-time field services position that requires working closely with senior engineers and project managers, while providing technical support related to various environmental and remediation projects in Georgia and the Southeast.
Experienced in standard soil, groundwater, and air sampling protocol. Limited experience managing subcontracted equipment maintenance and disposal contractors including managing health and safety protocols. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows – based word processing and spreadsheet software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform field investigations that could potentially require the following: Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples; moving earth via shovels or hand augers; lifting of pumps, other remediation equipment, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items weighing between 1 and 50 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical and chemical hazards. Ability to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities. Field work often involves extended hours on site.
Work Environment
Field work will include indoor and outdoor environments that are hot & humid, cold, and occasionally wet. Field work will be conducted on hazardous waste sites, non-hazardous waste sites, active and in-active filling stations, active and in-active industrial facilities, commercial properties, and federal installations. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing. Travel required may be up to 100% based on project assignments.
Language & Communication Skills
Must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking, etc.; Report writing requirements, etc.
Mathematical Skills
General mathematical skills are required plus occasional use of upper level mathematics.
Other Skills
Computer Skills including the use of Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc… are a plus.
Heavy equipment operation (yellow iron) experience a plus.
Life At Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X: @TetraTechJobs
Facebook: @TetraTechCareers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
We have an immediate opportunity for a Staff Technician to support growing our local, state, federal, and commercial footprint. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental field services, remediation system operation and management, construction/demolition oversite and management, equipment inventory and management, and subcontractor oversite and management. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Responsibilities
The Staff Technician is a full-time field services position that requires working closely with senior engineers and project managers, while providing technical support related to various environmental and remediation projects in Georgia and the Southeast.
- Performing soil and groundwater sampling activities at various environmental project sites throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
- Assisting with routine Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities at various remediation systems throughout Georgia and possibly the Southeast;
- Assisting in the maintenance of remediation systems to achieve an operational runtime in conformance with regulatory and/or client requirements;
- Completing weekly/monthly inspection reports, progress reports, and field reports for regulatory and/or client submittal;
- Managing equipment and supply inventory for field service activities;
- Supporting various environmental investigation and construction/demolition projects as needed;
- Complying with and leading field Health and Safety protocols; and
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- 2 years of experience in environmental field services including proven experience with all skills and items listed above;
- Ability to work independently and efficiently from the field with little to no oversite; and
- 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPPER Certified
Experienced in standard soil, groundwater, and air sampling protocol. Limited experience managing subcontracted equipment maintenance and disposal contractors including managing health and safety protocols. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows – based word processing and spreadsheet software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform field investigations that could potentially require the following: Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples; moving earth via shovels or hand augers; lifting of pumps, other remediation equipment, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items weighing between 1 and 50 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical and chemical hazards. Ability to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities. Field work often involves extended hours on site.
Work Environment
Field work will include indoor and outdoor environments that are hot & humid, cold, and occasionally wet. Field work will be conducted on hazardous waste sites, non-hazardous waste sites, active and in-active filling stations, active and in-active industrial facilities, commercial properties, and federal installations. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing. Travel required may be up to 100% based on project assignments.
Language & Communication Skills
Must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking, etc.; Report writing requirements, etc.
Mathematical Skills
General mathematical skills are required plus occasional use of upper level mathematics.
Other Skills
Computer Skills including the use of Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc… are a plus.
Heavy equipment operation (yellow iron) experience a plus.
Life At Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X: @TetraTechJobs
Facebook: @TetraTechCareers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
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