Environmental Field Technician - Remediation & Sampling

Tetra Tech; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Field Technician for Northern New Jersey to support environmental remediation projects. You will collect environmental samples, perform O&M activities for remediation systems, and record measurements at landfills and facilities in NJ (and some NY).

Responsibilities include field monitoring, equipment operation, and data documentation, with occasional travel and heavy equipment use. Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma and 1 year of general working experience.
• Preferred AS/BS Degree in environmental science or related field.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER preferred with refresher.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate field monitoring equipment (FIDs, PIDs, detectors).
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge of groundwater, soil gas, soil and air sampling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform field and office assignments largely independently.
• Maintain field/test equipment and document field services and data.
• Operate field and construction equipment.
• Work at landfills and hazardous sites, with potential health hazards.
• Provide construction services as required and support management on projects.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Work in CAD projects, databases and GIS for data processing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Complex field monitoring equipment

Outdoor work

Data collection & analysis

Education

High School Diploma

AS/BS in environmental science or related

Tools

HAZWOPER training

CAD

Database

GIS

FIDs & PIDs

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Field Technician for Northern New Jersey to support environmental remediation projects. You will collect environmental samples, perform O&M activities for remediation systems, and record measurements at landfills and facilities in NJ (and some NY).

Responsibilities include field monitoring, equipment operation, and data documentation, with occasional travel and heavy equipment use. Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work outdoors are essential.