Environmental Field Technician

JARBO; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $23.50/hour

Comprehensive benefits

11 paid holidays

Annual pay raises

Job summary

JARBO in Virginia Beach is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to gain valuable field experience while supporting data collection from flow monitoring systems used to improve the city's water infrastructure. We are willing to consider candidates without experience, and the role is ideal for people who enjoy the outdoors and don’t mind getting dirty.

Responsibilities include installing flow and rainfall monitoring equipment, inputting data into GIS and other software, inspecting sewer

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AS or BS degrees welcomed.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Install flow monitoring systems in sewer lines.
• Install rainfall monitoring equipment.
• Input data into GIS and other software.
• Inspect sewer manholes manually or with telemonitoring equipment.
• Operate and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Accurately document inspections with detailed field notes.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and assist others in safety practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor work

Data entry

GIS literacy

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

AS/BS welcomed

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Summary - Environmental Field Technician: As an Environmental Field Technician, you will be gaining valuable field experience while supporting collection of specialized data from flow monitoring systems used to improve the city's water infrastructure. This need has been created in response to a year long project associated with collecting this data within the great Virginia Beach area. We are willing to consider candidates without experience. This is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working outdoors, aren't afraid to get dirty, and are comfortable entering confined spaces.

If you're looking for these things in a career this could be a great opportunity for you:

• One of the best work-life balances for field services roles; pretty consistent 40-hour work week without demanding overtime expectations, very little weekend work, and light travel
• Competitive compensation - $23.50/hour starting pay without any directly related experience required
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K, etc.)
• 11 paid Holidays
• Annual pay increases

Responsibility Summary - Environmental Field Technician

• Installation of flow monitoring systems within sewer lines.
• Installation of rainfall monitoring equipment.
• Input data into software systems which may include geographic information system software (GIS).
• Inspect sewer manholes manually or with telemonitoring equipment.
• Operate and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Accurately document inspections in a timely manner with detailed field notes.
• Adhere to all the safety requirements of the position while assisting team members to do the same.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualification Summary - Environmental Field Technician

• High school diploma required; AS or BS degrees in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or a related degree program welcomed
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record with the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Ability to detect, resolve and report equipment issues (strong electrical and mechanical aptitude preferred)
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to effectively utilize commonly used computer software programs (experience with GIS strongly preferred)
• Ability to perform all of the physical requirements of position
• Preferred experience/knowledge with field data collection
• Preferred hand and/or power tool experience for installs and maintenance related work