Environmental Field Technician - Power Start-Ups (Stack)

Onterris; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Onterris in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking an Environmental Field Technician - Stack to collect data outdoors with a hard hat. This role offers a path toward long-term career growth, overtime, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The compensation range is $23.50 to $28.00 per hour, with travel up to 75% of the time and the ability to work independently in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Capacity for overnight and local travel for multi-week projects up to 75% of time or more.
• No experience necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical certification and OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation.
• Flexibility required for weekend travel or work.
• Transferable experience in laborer, construction, industrial maintenance, mechanical, laboratory, environmental or field science roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow established testing methods, procedures, and processes to support consistent and reliable source testing.
• Perform field source tests at customer locations with professionalism.
• Record test data, ensuring information on datasheets is complete and accurate.
• Prepare project materials: glassware preparation, cleaning procedures, repair, calibration, and fabrication.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Onterris

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. We partner with organizations to solve complex environmental challenges, guiding industries and governments to protect communities and environments.

A Day in the Life

As an Environmental Field Technician - Stack, you will collect data and spend most of your time outdoors, working in a hard hat. This role offers a path toward long-term career growth, opportunities for overtime, competitive paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package. The compensation range is $23.50 to $28.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Follow established testing methods, procedures, and processes to support consistent and reliable source testing.
• Perform field source tests at customer locations with professionalism.
• Record test data, ensuring information on datasheets is complete and accurate.
• Prepare project materials: glassware preparation, cleaning procedures, repair, calibration, and fabrication.

Requirements

• Capacity for overnight and local travel for multi‑week projects up to 75 % of time or more.
• No experience necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical certification and OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation.
• Flexibility required for weekend travel or work.
• Transferable experience in laborer, construction, industrial maintenance, mechanical, laboratory, environmental or field science roles is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work in outdoor industrial settings, including climbing to and working on elevated platforms (50 ft–300 ft) in accordance with OSHA/ANSI and other applicable safety standards.
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort, including lifting heavy materials up to 50 pounds.
• Work may expose you to hot, cold, and extreme weather conditions, including sun, rain, and wind.
• Typical tasks involve sitting, standing, and walking.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For U.S. residents, visit our website for more information.