What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Tetra Tech Careers?
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Tetra Tech is seeking a Field Technician to join our team in West Covina, CA. This role involves working on landfill sites, installing and maintaining landfill environmental systems. Systems typically include landfill gas, liquid, air, and flare stations. Work will be conducted throughout the state of California although there may be the opportunity to work in other states as needed. The pay scale for this position is $26-$30 an hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Your Role:
- Working with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and the fusing process
- Drive safely and operate and maintain service trucks
- Work as part of various sized crews on project sites
- Communicate project status to supervisors
- Follow all company safety guidelines
- Adhere to all company required training and complete online training courses
- Maintain job equipment and hand tools
Qualifications:
- Valid CA Driver's License in good standing
- 3-5 years of experience working with PVC and HDPE piping along with Pipe fusion and fitting and installation
- A general understanding or background working with mechanical systems
- Willing to travel and work on out-of-town projects as needed
- Pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug test
- Pass HDPE pipe and fitting fusion training
- Pass OSHA 40HR, 8 HR refresher and confined space course with wearing respirators
- Working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Ability to train on lock out and tag out procedures for working on piping and electrical systems
- General knowledge on reading blueprints to allow for proper installation of project piping and equipment
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.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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:
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Salary : $26 - $30
