Environmental Field Technician (Environmental Remediation) - North-Central New Jersey or New York (Tri-State Project Sites)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Civil or Environmental Engineering Tech to our Remediation team, based New York or North-Central New Jersy.

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.

Position Summary:

Tetra Tech - Whitehouse Station, NJ has a full-time remote field position available as an Environmental Field Technician for Tetra Tech SWE. As an Environmental Field Technician for Tetra Tech SWE, you will be responsible for collecting environmental samples, completing operations and maintenance (O&M) activities for environmental remediation systems, recording field measurements and data at landfills and industrial facilities, sampling and inspecting landfill gas and liquids collection and control systems, conducting specialized testing, and performing maintenance activities at our Client's facilities. The majority of these facilities are located in New York and New Jersey.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan and perform office, testing, or field assignments working largely independently.
• Plan and prepare for various work assignments, maintain field and test equipment, document field services, and perform field monitoring and analyses in accordance with Tetra Tech SWE-established protocols.
• Operate field equipment and construction equipment.
• Work at landfills, hazardous waste sites, contaminated sites, and/or other sites where heavy equipment, contamination, or other health hazards may exist. Assist with technical research as required.
• Provide construction services as required.
• Perform other assignments as requested by management.
• Implement and direct safe work practices on field assignments.
• Support management in project assignments.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Work effectively and efficiently as both a team and solely.
• Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain.
• Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely.
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis.
• Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening, as required.
• Workload may be erratic, though mostly 40 hours/week.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma and 1 year of general working experience.

• Preferred A.S. or B.S Degree in environmental science or other natural science (geology, biology, ecology, etc.).

• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER preferred with current eight-hour OSHA HAZWOPER refresher preferred.

• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude required

• Ability to learn and work with complex field monitoring equipment including but not limited to flame-ionization detectors (FIDs), photo-ionization detectors (PIDs), explosive gas detectors, water level detectors PH/temperature/conductivity meters, and other typical environmental monitoring equipment.

• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

• Ability to learn general groundwater, soil gas, soil, and air sampling techniques including applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to be familiar with operations and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and landfill fluids collection systems.

• Ability to build and retain mutual relationships with clients.

• Some heavy equipment operation, HDPE pipe fusion experience a plus.

Physical Demands (*required essential functions of the role):

The physical demands described above 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.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. *The employee will be subject to physical exertion and must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may work in the field for extended periods. The employee must be able to work in personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirator (on rare occasions) and must have physical clearance for PPE. *Ability to drive and operate a vehicle. An annual medical exam may be necessary based on the work assignment.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee may work in the field for extended periods and may require extended travel away from home.
• Regularly requires sitting for extended periods while driving or riding in a vehicle; occasional standing and walking throughout the project site environment.
• Regularly required to stand and walk during field assignments, including walking on uneven terrain and steep slopes (3:1 or 2:1 grade).
• Must be able to lift/move up to 10 lbs regularly, 25 lbs frequently, and 50+ lbs occasionally.
• Requires specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; extended computer screen use is necessary.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Work will be conducted primarily in an outdoor field environment and on occasion in the office. Outdoor work will involve potential exposure to various physical and chemical hazards of varying degree and type. This will include work under heat and cold stress and other adverse environmental conditions. Occasional office-based work typically involves low hazard exposure, though noise levels may vary depending on nearby activities or equipment.
• Hearing protection may be necessary. Work may involve the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator, and the employee must have physical clearance for PPE.
• Travel between sites or offices may be required, with employees expected to operate vehicles safely under varying weather, traffic, and environmental conditions.

This offer is contingent upon successful completion of the following:

• A background investigation. Please note that this investigation requires your consent and cooperation.

• You will be required to drive on a regular basis for Company business you must maintain a safe driving record as defined by Tetra Tech's Vehicle Safety program. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful evaluation of a motor vehicle (MVR) check.

• You will be required to successfully pass a uranalysis drug screen. Tetra Tech Solid Waste East is a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol business as such you will be subject to quarterly random drug screens where allowable by law.

• An offer is also contingent on either successful completion or valid proof of a completed 40 Hour HAZWOPER and/or OSHA 10 Hour Construction certificate as defined by Tetra Tech

• A job offer is contingent upon passing a required comprehensive Medical Examination.

Pay: $23-33 an hour and any overtime (for work above 40 hours in a week) will be at the 1.5 Overtime Rate, commensurate with skill level, geography region and experience.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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.

About Tetra Tech:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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Additional Information

• Organization: 209 SWE