Environmental Field Technician - Outdoor Sampling & Inspections

UES; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our team of engineers, scientists, and field staff. The role involves hands-on work outdoors and indoors, handling sampling equipment, and maintaining field records with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable in physically demanding environments, able to travel regionally up to 60%, and capable of working independently yet collaboratively with the team. Training and PPE are provided.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and gritty candidates who can handle physically demanding field work.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and accountability.
• Resourceful and able to solve problems on the ground.
• Team-oriented with effective communication in a field setting.
• Flexible to varying schedules, overtime, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and maintain equipment for sampling events.
• Collect groundwater samples using pumps or bailers and prepare them for shipment.
• Conduct field inspections, operate remediation systems, record data, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs.
• Walk routes through industrial and outdoor settings to visually inspect equipment.
• Perform pumping operations with a vacuum truck (training provided).
• Repair well heads and related equipment.
• Document and report field data accurately using Word and Excel.

Skills

Hardworking

Dependable

Resourceful

Team-Oriented

Flexible

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UES is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our team of engineers, scientists, and field staff. The role involves hands-on work outdoors and indoors, handling sampling equipment, and maintaining field records with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable in physically demanding environments, able to travel regionally up to 60%, and capable of working independently yet collaboratively with the team. Training and PPE are provided.