Environmental Field Technician

ACTalent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to perform groundwater, stormwater, leachate, and landfill gas monitoring. This hands-on, field-based role involves travel between sites, extensive outdoor work, operating sampling equipment, and precise data collection.

You will train with experienced staff before taking on independent field assignments, drive company pickups, and support safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic, growth-oriented

Qualifications

• Valid driver''s license and ability to meet MVR requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required drug screening and background checks.
• Comfort working independently in the field after training, with reliable communication and sound judgment.
• Capability to lift approximately 20 to 40 pounds, depending on equipment and sampling requirements.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work in a variety of outdoor environments.
• Comfortable driving larger pickup trucks, such as half-ton to three-quarter-ton trucks.
• Ability and willingness to learn trailer operation, including hooking up, pulling, and backing trailers safely.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using basic tools and equipment such as wrenches, pumps, hoses, batteries, and sampling devices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately collect, record, and document environmental field data.
• Effective time management skills to handle varying workloads and schedules.
• Career-oriented attitude with a focus on learning, growth, and long-term development in environmental field work.
• Problem-solving skills with appropriate judgment about issues that can be resolved independently versus those needing escalation.

Responsibilities

• Collect groundwater and stormwater samples in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Perform landfill gas monitoring and leachate/environmental sampling at landfills and other environmental sites.
• Operate environmental field equipment, including pumps, meters, and sampling devices, and make routine field readings and equipment adjustments.
• Accurately record and document field data, observations, and measurements in logs and electronic systems.
• Drive company pickup trucks and safely transport field equipment between project locations.
• Learn to hook up, pull, and back equipment trailers, and potentially transport ATVs and other field equipment.
• Use basic tools and mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot routine field issues with equipment and sampling setups.
• Exercise sound judgment in problem solving, determining what can be resolved independently and what requires escalation or project management involvement.
• Communicate project concerns, site conditions, and equipment issues promptly and clearly to supervisors and project teams.
• Follow all safety protocols and work practices while performing field work in varying outdoor conditions.
• Manage time effectively to complete daily sampling and monitoring tasks within required schedules.
• Work independently in the field after training, maintaining reliable communication and a professional, career-oriented approach to assignments.

Skills

Valid driver's license

MVR compliance

Drug screening

Independence in field

Communication skills

Lift 20-40 lbs

Willingness to travel

Trailer operation learning

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Environmental science or geology education

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Field Technician

The Environmental Field Technician performs groundwater, stormwater, leachate, and landfill gas monitoring activities at a variety of environmental sites. This is a hands‑on, field-based role that involves extensive outdoor work, travel between sites, operation of environmental sampling equipment, and accurate collection and documentation of environmental data. You will receive thorough training and initially work alongside experienced staff before transitioning to independent field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Collect groundwater and stormwater samples in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Perform landfill gas monitoring and leachate/environmental sampling at landfills and other environmental sites.
• Operate environmental field equipment, including pumps, meters, and sampling devices, and make routine field readings and equipment adjustments.
• Accurately record and document field data, observations, and measurements in logs and electronic systems.
• Drive company pickup trucks and safely transport field equipment between project locations.
• Learn to hook up, pull, and back equipment trailers, and potentially transport ATVs and other field equipment.
• Use basic tools and mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot routine field issues with equipment and sampling setups.
• Exercise sound judgment in problem solving, determining what can be resolved independently and what requires escalation or project management involvement.
• Communicate project concerns, site conditions, and equipment issues promptly and clearly to supervisors and project teams.
• Follow all safety protocols and work practices while performing field work in varying outdoor conditions.
• Manage time effectively to complete daily sampling and monitoring tasks within required schedules.
• Work independently in the field after training, maintaining reliable communication and a professional, career-oriented approach to assignments.

Essential Skills

• Valid drivers license and ability to meet motor vehicle record (MVR) requirements for operating company vehicles.
• Ability to successfully complete required drug screening and background checks.
• Comfort working independently in the field after training, with reliable communication and sound judgment.
• Capability to lift approximately 20 to 40 pounds, depending on equipment and sampling requirements.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work in a variety of outdoor environments.
• Comfortable driving larger pickup trucks, such as half-ton to three-quarter-ton trucks.
• Ability and willingness to learn trailer operation, including hooking up, pulling, and backing trailers safely.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using basic tools and equipment such as wrenches, pumps, hoses, batteries, and sampling devices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately collect, record, and document environmental field data.
• Effective time management skills to handle varying workloads and schedules.
• Career-oriented attitude with a focus on learning, growth, and long-term development in environmental field work.
• Problem-solving skills with appropriate judgment about issues that can be resolved independently versus those needing escalation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous outdoor, environmental, construction, geotechnical, surveying, or mechanical field experience is beneficial.
• Relevant education in environmental science, geology, or related scientific disciplines is advantageous.
• Experience with soil sampling, environmental remediation, wastewater work, or inspection activities is a plus.
• background or familiarity with geology or geotechnical concepts is helpful.
• Prior trailer driving and backing experience is beneficial but not required if you are willing and capable of learning.
• Comfort working in landfill, groundwater, stormwater, and other environmental monitoring settings.
• Strong communication skills to clearly report field conditions, data issues, and project concerns.
• Ability to adapt to changing daily plans, site conditions, and seasonal workload variations.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based outdoors at landfills, environmental sites, and various groundwater and stormwater locations. You will travel between sites, often driving larger pickup trucks and operating trailers, and may use ATVs at some locations to access sampling points. Work occurs in a range of weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, and continues in almost all weather except unsafe conditions such as severe storms or lightning. After an initial training period alongside experienced staff, you will perform independent field work, often starting days around 6:00 AM. The typical schedule varies by quarter: during the first one to two months of a quarter, you can expect approximately 40 to 55 hours per week with a heavier sampling workload and days commonly running from about 6 AM to 4 or 5 PM; later in the quarter, the workload usually shifts to approximately 35 to 40 hours per week with more sporadic sampling and monitoring activities. The work environment emphasizes safety, responsible vehicle and equipment operation, and a professional, self‑directed approach to field assignments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on the job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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