Environmental Technician I

AECOM; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Technician I to join our Remediation team in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves fieldwork and environmental sampling, with regular travel throughout the region, and interaction with clients and project teams.

You should have a high school diploma, the ability to work outdoors in various conditions, a valid US driver's license, and the capability to pass drug screening. Experience with remediation equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; no specific experience required.
• Ability to work outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions.
• Valid US Driver's License and pass AECOM Motor Vehicle screening.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized field and laboratory tests; records data.
• Operates and maintains remediation equipment.
• Conducts environmental sampling and inspections at client sites.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and project documentation.
• Communicates with clients professionally.

Skills

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Drug screening

Mechanical aptitude

Remediation equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician I to join our Remediation team in Jacksonville, FL. You will work on a diverse range of projects delivering remediation system solutions to our key clients. This position will involve travel throughout the region on a regular basis.

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and work both independently and as part of a project team. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to the team’s success and growth; will rigorously apply safety policies and procedures; and will effectively manage the quality of field efforts within the bounds of the AECOM Quality Management System.

The role requires a strong mechanical and safety aptitude, and the candidate must have experience working with plumbing, electrical, and general construction related trades. Duties include (but will not be limited to) equipment maintenance coordination, remediation system maintenance, and environmental sampling activities. Although this is a field position that involves significant equipment maintenance and construction related activities, there will be direct interaction with clients and the candidate must have experience communicating with clients on a professional level.

The job responsibilities for the position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
• Conducts a variety of standardized tests and may prepare specimens; Sets up and operates standard laboratory testing equipment of moderate complexity.
• Records test data and provides observation and interpretations of it.
• Performs fieldwork, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites.
• Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• HS + 0 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Ability to work outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions
• Valid US Driver's License and as a condition of employment must pass the AECOM Motor Vehicle screening
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with soil and groundwater remediation technologies, design, implementation, and operation/maintenance activities
• Experience operating and maintaining soil and groundwater remediation equipment
• Current 40-hr HazWOPER Certification and associated refresher