Field Engineering Aide - Landfill & Water Quality

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside’s Department of Waste Resources in Moreno Valley seeks an Engineering Aide assigned to the Environmental Section. The role supports field inspections at county landfills and assists in monitoring landfill gas collection systems and groundwater remediation.

Responsibilities include collecting air and water samples, maintaining field notes, and communicating with supervisors. The position will help engineers with data collection, simple drafting, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Math skills: elementary algebra and geometry applied to sub-professional engineering work
• Ability to learn field survey methods, perform simple drafting, and follow directions

Responsibilities

• Assist with field inspections at landfills and monitor gas collection systems
• Collect air and groundwater samples and maintain field records
• Support engineers with data collection, basic drafting, and troubleshooting electromechanical devices, with daily site travel

Skills

Data entry

Mechanical aptitude

Field communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The County of Riverside’s Department of Waste Resources in Moreno Valley seeks an Engineering Aide assigned to the Environmental Section. The role supports field inspections at county landfills and assists in monitoring landfill gas collection systems and groundwater remediation.

Responsibilities include collecting air and water samples, maintaining field notes, and communicating with supervisors. The position will help engineers with data collection, simple drafting, and troubleshooting