Environmental Field Technician

Tetra Tech is looking for an Environmental Technician to provide environmental field support on large public utility construction projects.  

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

 This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on and to reside in or near Merced CA.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Responsibilities: 
•    Perform environmental inspection of construction activities.
•    Coordinate and perform environmental soil and water sampling.
•    Organize documentation.
•    Effectively communicate field activities with the Project Manager and subcontractors.
•    Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations. 
•    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:  
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.  
•    Strong oral and written communication/interpersonal skills are a must.
•    Legible handwriting and attention to detail on paperwork is required.
•    Computer skills must include Microsoft Word and Excel.  ArcGIS is a plus.
•    Candidate must be able and available to travel throughout California >50% of the time.
•    Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
•    40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current 8-hour refresher is preferred.

Education & Experience:  
•    High school diploma or equivalent is required.  AA or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field is a plus.
•    One to three years of experience as an environmental field technician or related experience is required. 

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.  
•    This position may require walking and standing for extended periods of time.
•    Heavy lifting may be required.
•    At times, fieldwork may require walking in rugged terrain. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    This position requires travel throughout Central California, occasionally with short notice.
•    Fieldwork may be required in remote areas and in rugged terrain. 

The hourly range is $28-$32 per hour.  

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Salary : $28 - $32