Environmental Field Technician

JARBO; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

11 paid Holidays

Annual pay increases

Job summary

JARBO in Hanover, MD is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to support the installation and maintenance of flow monitoring systems and rainfall monitoring equipment, helping improve local water infrastructure. You will input data into GIS and other software, inspect sewer manholes, operate field instruments, and document findings with detailed notes.

This role is outdoor, hands-on, and may involve confined spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AS or BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or related welcomed.
• Strong computer literacy with GIS experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position.
• Experience with field data collection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install flow monitoring systems within sewer lines.
• Install rainfall monitoring equipment.
• Input data into GIS and other software.
• Inspect sewer manholes manually or with telemonitoring equipment.
• Operate and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Document inspections with detailed field notes.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

GIS knowledge

Data entry / documentation

Field data collection

Education

High school diploma

AS or BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Summary - Environmental Field Technician

As an Environmental Field Technician, you will be gaining valuable field experience while supporting collection of specialized data from flow monitoring systems used to improve the city's water infrastructure. This need has been created in response to a year long project associated with collecting this data within the great Virginia Beach area. We are willing to consider candidates without experience. This is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working outdoors, aren't afraid to get dirty, and are comfortable entering confined spaces.

Schedule

4-10’s Monday-Thursday from 7-5pm with optional overtime on Fridays as workload dictates

If you're looking for these things in a career this could be a great opportunity for you:

• One of the best work-life balances for field services roles; pretty consistent 40-hour work week without demanding overtime expectations, very little weekend work, and light travel
• Competitive compensation - $23.50/hour starting pay without any directly related experience required
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K, etc.)
• 11 paid Holidays
• Annual pay increases

Responsibility Summary - Environmental Field Technician:

• Installation of flow monitoring systems within sewer lines.
• Installation of rainfall monitoring equipment.
• Input data into software systems which may include geographic information system software (GIS).
• 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 required; AS or BS degrees in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or a related degree program welcomed
• 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)
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to effectively utilize commonly used computer software programs (experience with GIS strongly preferred)
• Ability to perform all of the physical requirements of position
• Preferred experience/knowledge with field data collection
• Preferred hand and/or power tool experience for installs and maintenance related work

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