Field Environmental Technician — Landfill CQA & Sampling

Cornerstone Environmental Group. LLC; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a full-time Environmental Technician specializing in landfill construction quality assurance (CQA). This field‑based role will be managed through our Goshen, New York or Woodbridge, New Jersey offices and will require regular travel to project sites.

You will support monitoring, testing, documentation, sampling, and construction services in active project environments under experienced staff, with safety as a priority and hours potentially exceeding 60 during active

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and related Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow established procedures and direction from senior project personnel.
• Ability to organize field data and prepare clear, accurate documentation.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and contribute to project teams.
• Availability to travel to project sites and work variable or extended schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with office, field, and testing assignments under the direction of senior technicians, field managers, engineers, or project managers.
• Support landfill CQA monitoring and other construction‑related field activities.
• Help plan and prepare for field assignments, including ordering job‑specific supplies and organizing equipment.
• Maintain field and testing equipment in good working condition.
• Collect samples, field measurements, observations, and other project data in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate field activity logs, testing records, measurement data, and sample documentation.
• Operate field equipment and, when assigned and properly qualified, construction equipment.
• Assist with technical research and construction services.
• Communicate field observations and project information to internal project teams.
• Follow established health and safety procedures on every assignment.
• Work at landfills, hazardous waste sites, contaminated sites, and other locations where heavy equipment, contamination, or similar hazards may be present.
• Follow contractor work schedules, including variable shifts and extended workweeks that may exceed 60 hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel availability

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Currently pursuing associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a full-time Environmental Technician specializing in landfill construction quality assurance (CQA). This field‑based role will be managed through our Goshen, New York or Woodbridge, New Jersey offices and will require regular travel to project sites.

You will support monitoring, testing, documentation, sampling, and construction services in active project environments under experienced staff, with safety as a priority and hours potentially exceeding 60 during active