Environmental Technician IV

AECOM; Greeley (CO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Technician to support remediation projects from Fort Collins, Denver, and Greeley areas. This on-site role involves supervising field crews, managing equipment operations, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will oversee site activities, monitor systems, assist with sampling plans, and maintain documentation. Strong background in heavy equipment and environmental fieldwork is preferred, with oil and gas exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalency.
• US citizenship required; no sponsorship.
• Drug screening, background check, MVR and medical surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for remediation, demolition, excavation, cap placement, trenching, and site restoration.
• Supervise union and non-union equipment operators, laborers, teamsters, drillers, and subcontractors on active project sites.
• Coordinate work sequencing, equipment use, contractor activities, and daily production goals.
• Drive adherence to work plans, construction specs and environmental controls.
• Oversee system operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Direct groundwater sampling programs and support regulatory activities.
• Maintain daily logs, production and safety records, and subcontractor documentation.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact between subcontractors, project managers, safety staff, and client representatives.

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Environment
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Fort Collins, CO - 1601 Prospec
• Compensation: USD 26.44 - USD 43.27 - hourly

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to support environmental remediation projects for a variety of clients. The Environment Technician will provide daily on-site support for construction, excavation, decommissioning, health and safety, and subcontractor operations across active project sites (within an hour to two hours to Ft. Collins, Denver, and/or Greeley area).

The ideal candidate has a strong background in supervising and managing heavy equipment operations, and directing field crews on complex environmental cleanup projects. Experience with oil and gas is strongly preferred; however, any experience within Environmental Remediation fieldwork will be prioritized.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Site Management & Field Supervision

• Lead daily field operations for remediation, demolition, excavation, cap placement, trenching, and site restoration activities.
• Supervise union and non-union equipment operators, laborers, teamsters, drillers, and subcontractors on active project sites.
• Coordinate work sequencing, equipment use, contractor activities, and daily production goals to maintain schedule and quality.
• Drive strict adherence to work plans, construction specifications, and environmental controls.

Environmental & Technical Field Oversight

• Oversee system operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Manage vapor intrusion mitigation systems at residential locations, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Direct general groundwater sampling programs and support RCRA-related activities, including waste characterization and reporting.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance tasks aligned with remediation systems and site infrastructure.
• Support waste handling, packaging, and disposal logistics, including compliance with regulatory requirements and disposal site criteria.
• Monitor field conditions, contamination controls, dust suppression, stormwater BMPs, and equipment decontamination zones.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Serve as an on-site safety representative, enforcing AECOM safety policies and project-specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Correct unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately and elevate issues to project management when needed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal (OSHA) and/or state regulatory requirements, as appropriate for the specific job.

Project Planning & Documentation

• Support development and execution of Field Sampling Plans, QAPPs, SSHPs, and project work plans.
• Maintain daily logs, production reports, safety records, equipment logs, and subcontractor documentation.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, regulatory documentation, and closure reports.
• Coordinate with regulatory inspectors and client representatives during field activities.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact between subcontractors, project managers, safety staff, and client representatives.
• Participate in project scheduling, constructability reviews, and planning of field mobilizations/demobilizations.
• Communicate daily progress, changes, and issues to project management and regulatory partners.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of the role US citizenship is required, sponsorship for this role will not be available.
• Successful candidate will have to pass required drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle records check and medical surveillance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in remediation (O&M experience) or site supervision.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience working with complex multi-stakeholder field sites.
• Strong background supervising field crews, subcontractors, and heavy equipment operations.
• Upstream oil and gas investigation and remediation experience.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Strong understanding of field safety, heavy construction techniques, and environmental controls.
• Ability to create clear daily logs, field reports, and documentation.

Additional Information

• No sponsorship will be provided for this role.
• No relocation will be provided for this role

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To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program