Environmental Field Technician

Tetra Tech; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle (work)

Company laptop

Company cell phone

Paid safety footwear program

Paid training

Per diem for eligible work

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical – Dental – Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tools & equipment provided

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to support the Phoenix area GCCS operations. The role focuses on data collection, regulatory compliance, and routine maintenance to ensure proper operation of gas collection and control systems.

Laboratory and field environment knowledge is valued along with the ability to travel daily and work outdoors in varying conditions. You'll gain hands-on experience with LFG monitoring, data processing, and equipment upkeep at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least one year of general working experience.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, specifically Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to keep and maintain field logs and respond to GCCS call-outs 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory objectives and due dates for data collection are met.
• Operate and maintain GCCS components and associated systems.
• Monitor and analyze landfill gas and liquids.
• Travel to job sites daily; sometimes out-of-state travel may be required.
• Maintain field logs and assist with data collection and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Field data recording

24/7 availability

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Tetra Tech Solid Waste West (SWW) is seeking an Environmental Field Technician for the Phoenix, AZ area. Our Environmental Field Technicians are the backbone of our Operations, Monitoring, & Maintenance (OM&M) group. They receive hands on practical experience by performing various tasks involved with monitoring & maintaining the Gas Collection & Control Systems (GCCS) on our sites. Our project sites offer a unique working environment that allows our technicians to gain experience both on an operational and a regulatory level within the solid waste industry.

Your Role

• Ensuring all regulatory objectives and due dates are being met. Including the proper collection and documentation of environmental data.
• The Operation & Maintenance of Gas Collection & Control System’s (GCCS) on our projects. Including performing Routine & Non‑Routine maintenance on GCCS components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
• Monitoring and analyzing landfill gas (LFG) and liquids.
• Monitoring and maintaining the liquids conveyance & extraction systems within the GCCS.
• Critical thinking and proactive problem solving of complex GCCS issues.
• Travel to the job site daily. Site location will vary dependent on need. Occasionally, travel out of state or long distances may be required.
• Assist in Routine and Non‑Routine tasks involving the operation and maintenance of GCCS activities including the collection of data, repairs, maintenance, and construction activities.
• Monitor and maintain the liquids conveyance & extraction systems within the GCCS. Perform maintenance on pneumatic pumps, airlines, and force mains.
• Troubleshoot GCCS infrastructure and liquids extraction issues.
• Keep and maintain field logs both via phone app (provided) and other methods.
• Tetra Tech will provide all necessary tools and equipment to perform the work involved. It is the technician’s job to take care of the tools & equipment they are issued and ensure they remain in good condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At minimum, High School Diploma and at least one year of general working experience.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, specifically Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to keep and maintain field logs.
• Ability to respond to GCCS call‑out devices 24/7. Including Holidays & weekends.
• Ability to walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain.
• Ability to work outside in the environment in all types of seasonal weather conditions safely. Including both hot and cold weather conditions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis.
• Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening, as required.
• Ability to obtain, and keep in good standing, a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to job sites.
• Complete the OSHA HAZWOPER, 40‑hour, environmental health and safety class, and annual 8‑hour refresher classes.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of flame‑ionization detectors, photo‑ionization detectors, explosive gas detectors, water level detectors PH/temperature/conductivity meters and other typical environmental monitoring equipment.
• Ability to learn general gas, soil, and air sampling techniques including applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to be familiar with operation and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and landfill fluids collection systems as well landfill gas data, data processing techniques and databases.
• Ability to fill out professional business documents (letters, reports, memoranda, etc.)

This Position Comes With

• Company vehicle (including gas card) for work use.
• Company laptop for work use.
• Company Cell Phone.
• Annual Safety footwear reimbursement program.
• Paid training time.
• Per Diem for eligible work.
• Paid Time Off & Holiday time.
• Medical – Dental – Vision Insurance.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company will provide all necessary tools and equipment.
  

Life at Tetra Tech

• 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.

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.