Environmental Field Technician

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workforce

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Bonus Plan

Job summary

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is seeking a hands-on Environmental Field Technician to operate and maintain groundwater treatment systems at our site in Northwest Indiana.

This role is ideal for someone with wastewater or environmental fieldwork experience seeking engaging projects and a supportive team. You will handle field tasks, perform inspections, collect samples, and assist with equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience in wastewater, environmental fieldwork, or mechanical maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain groundwater pumps, wells, piping, and treatment equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, meters, and control systems (PLCs).
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.
• Collect and handle water and waste samples for testing.
• Maintain property areas including gravel access roads and snow removal.
• Keep accurate records and report data using company computers.
• Follow safety rules and company procedures at all times.
• Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend emergencies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor field work

Safety protocols

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Sampling equipment

Job description

GES is looking for a hands-on Environmental Field Technician to help operate and maintain groundwater treatment systems at our site in Northwest Indiana. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in wastewater or environmental fieldwork, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, landfill inspections, who wants to work on interesting projects with a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain groundwater pumps, wells, piping, and treatment equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment like pumps, flow meters, and control systems (PLCs).
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.
• Collect and handle water and waste samples for testing.
• Maintenance of property, such as gravel access roads, including snow removal.
• Keep accurate records of your work and report data using company computers.
• Follow safety rules and company procedures at all times.
• Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work for emergencies.

Preferred Requirements

• High school diploma, degree, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Some experience working in wastewater, environmental fieldwork, or mechanical maintenance.
• Mechanical skills and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus (training provided if needed).
• First aid and CPR training.
• Confined space and lock-out/tag-out training.
• Experience with sample collection and shipping.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Hybrid workforce
• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription card
• PTO
• 401k
• FSA
• LTD
• STD
• New Parent Leave
• 529 CollegeBound Fund
• Tuition Assistance
• Bonus Plan
• and more.

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.