Environmental Field Technician

Gilder Search Group; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Holiday pay

Work life balance

Year round work

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Environmental Field Technician in the Bridgeton, MO area for an entry-level position. You will gain field experience by installing monitoring systems in municipal water/sewer environments and collecting data used to improve systems.

Great for new graduates in environmental science, geology, geography or civil engineering seeking hands-on field work with stable demand. Expect a local, mostly on-site schedule with year-round work and a balanced lifestyle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
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Responsibilities

• Installation of flow monitoring systems within sewer lines.
• Installation of rainfall monitoring equipment.
• Input data into basic software systems.
• Inspect sewer manholes manually or with telemonitoring equipment.
• Operate and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Accurately document inspections in a timely manner with detailed field notes.
• Adhere to all the safety requirements of the position while assisting team members to do the same.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Field data collection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Summary - Environmental Field Technician

If you are looking for a hands-on, outdoor role in a stable industry sector with an industry-leading firm, while having a strong work-life balance, this opportunity may be a great fit for you. As an Environmental Field Technician, you will be gaining valuable field experience while collecting specialized data from municipal water/wastewater systems which is used to help improve these systems. This is an entry-level opportunity and is great for graduates of environmental science, geology, geography and civil engineering programs whom are interested in gaining valuable field experience in a growing market sector.

What's in it for you

• Competitive compensation starting at $23-26/hour
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Holiday pay
• Work life balance (not much overtime expected and predominately local work)
• Year round work available

Responsibility Summary - Environmental Field Technician

• Installation of flow monitoring systems within sewer lines.
• Installation of rainfall monitoring equipment.
• Input data into basic software systems.
• Inspect sewer manholes manually or with telemonitoring equipment.
• Operate and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Accurately document inspections in a timely manner with detailed field notes.
• Adhere to all the safety requirements of the position while assisting team members to do the same.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualification Summary - Environmental Field Technician

• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record with the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Ability to detect, resolve and report equipment issues (strong electrical and mechanical aptitude preferred)
• Computer literacy with the ability to effectively utilize commonly used computer software programs
• Ability to perform all of the physical requirements of position
• Preferred experience/knowledge with field data collection