Environmental Field Technician

Poutrix; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,144 - 42,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a self-motivated Environmental Field Technician in the Las Vegas, NV area to support environmental projects. This role involves extensive field work and includes responsibilities such as maintaining groundwater remediation systems, collecting environmental samples, and conducting routine inspections.

The ideal candidate will hold a STEM certification or a High School Diploma with relevant experience, have strong communication skills, and be able to work independently. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off. The salary ranges from $20.43/hr to $30.63/hr.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift objects weighing 25 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to pass a background check for security badge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor groundwater and soil remediation systems.
• Collect environmental samples during remediation events.
• Complete field inspections and project documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

STEM or Technical Certification

High School Diploma with experience

Job description

Role description

Arcadis is currently seeking a self‑motivated, Environmental Field Technician located in the Las Vegas, NV area to support our growing environmental project portfolio. This position consists of 100% field work, including a mix of local Las Vegas project work and overnight regional travel to and from job sites. It requires a hard‑working, safe, efficient, and dedicated employee who is excited to receive on‑job training, enjoys working with a team, and can work independently once trained.

Responsibilities

• Groundwater and soil remediation system maintenance and monitoring. Completion of repairs to remediation systems.
• Sampling associated with remediation systems (influent/effluent) and other types of compliance discharge sampling at injection and extraction wells and groundwater treatment plant.
• Collection of environmental samples, including air, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater during remediation events and during system operation.
• Completion of small construction‑type jobs, such as concrete work, fence removal, and HDPE/PVC piping construction.
• Working with hand/power tools to change out pumps, fittings, flanges, filters, and gauges.
• Subcontractor oversight for field projects, drilling and well development, and remediation system installations.
• Site visits, routine inspections, and documentation.

Key Attributes

• Ability to document site activities, prepare field notes, and provide clear verbal and written communication to the project team.
• Ability to work independently and problem‑solve, with guidance from subject‑matter experts and senior technicians.
• Ability to work over 95% in the field, including times requiring out‑of‑town travel.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 25 lbs.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• STEM or Technical Certification; or High School Diploma and 2 years of similar work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security badge (i.e., must pass a background check).

Preferred Qualifications

• 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• 24‑hour MSHA training.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $20.43/hr – $30.63/hr. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.