Field Environmental Technician II – Remediation & Field Ops

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Junior Environmental Technician to support environmental remediation for an industrial client in Niagara Falls, NY. The role involves hands-on field tasks, documentation, and collaboration with field crews to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The candidate will work on pump-and-treat systems, sampling, and data collection, with growth opportunities into more advanced field responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2+ years field experience.
• U.S. citizenship; valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to client sites for fieldwork.
• Ability to pass client background and drug screening.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (current or within 60 days).

Responsibilities

• Oversee pump-and-treat system operations and maintenance.
• Sample groundwater influent and effluent for VOCs.
• Maintain field logs, chain-of-custody, and QA/QC checks.
• Coordinate with site supervisor, project manager, and client reps.
• Operate groundwater treatment equipment and assist with repairs.
• Travel to client sites for fieldwork.

Skills

Fieldwork

Safety compliance

Documentation

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or college courses in engineering/chemistry/sciences

Tools

Basic sampling equipment

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Junior Environmental Technician to support environmental remediation for an industrial client in Niagara Falls, NY. The role involves hands-on field tasks, documentation, and collaboration with field crews to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The candidate will work on pump-and-treat systems, sampling, and data collection, with growth opportunities into more advanced field responsibilities.