Field Sampler

GSL; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plan

Life insurance

Voluntary disability and additional...

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

GSL is seeking an entry-level Field Sampling Technician in Hillside, New Jersey. The role involves performing water tests and collecting samples at various locations, using a company car and a standard 37.5-hour Monday–Friday workweek.

A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required, with overtime eligibility noted. No prior experience is required; candidates should be reliable, able to follow detailed procedures, and communicate well with clients.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Entry-level role requiring reliability and ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Good communication with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work outdoors and meet daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform water tests and sample collections at assigned locations.
• Collect samples from municipal wells, city water, homes, public areas, and facilities.
• Set up sample composite machines for next-day pickup.
• Follow proper sample collection and transport protocols to a certified lab.

Skills

Reliability

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

About the role:

The field sampler reports to our main laboratory in Hillside, New Jersey. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license as well as a clean driving record to drive to and from sampling locations using a company car. The starting rate of pay is $18.00 per hour for a full-time, 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.This position is eligible for overtime.

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

• medical, vision, and dental plan options
• life insurance
• voluntary disability and additional life insurance plans
• 401k, paid holidays, and paid time off

If you are interested in an environmental services career, this is an entry-level role you should consider.

What you'll do:

The primary responsibility of the field sampling technician is the performance of water tests and sample collections at assigned locations. Testing and sample collection may include municipal wells, city water, private homes, public locations, sewer and water plants, wastewater, and pools. Employees may also set up sample composite machines for next-day sample pickup. Employees are trained in proper and compliant collection techniques as well as transport protocols to a certified laboratory.

Qualifications:

No prior experience is required, but interested candidates should be reliable, have experience in role(s) that require detailed procedures, good communication skills with clients, outdoor work, as well as meeting daily deadlines.

Salary/Compensation: $18.00 per hour