Environmental Field Technician

Groundwater And Environmental Svcs.; Valparaiso (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workforce

Medical benefits

401k

Job summary

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

The role involves hands-on fieldwork, sampling, and equipment troubleshooting with a supportive team. Ideal candidates have wastewater or environmental field experience, basic mechanical skills, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to learn safety procedures; OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, degree, or equivalent.
• Some experience in wastewater, environmental fieldwork, or mechanical maintenance.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus (training provided).
• First aid and CPR training.

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.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hand and power tools

Outdoor work

Safety procedures

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree (preferred)

Tools

Sample collection

Wastewater/environmental fieldwork

Job description

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Environmental Field Technician

Regular Full Time Technical Valparaiso, Indiana, Valparaiso, IN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1471

GES is looking for a hands‑on Environmental FieldTechnician to help operate and maintain groundwater treatment systems at our site in NorthwestIndiana. 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.