Field Technician

Verdantas; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Field Technician to support field-based projects in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You will work outdoors on environmental and infrastructure related tasks, learning from multidisciplinary teams while building a strong foundation in environmental consulting.

Responsibilities include installing treatment systems, maintaining remedial technologies, supervising subcontractors, and documenting field activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and/or trade school preferred.
• 2 to 7 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, public works, a trade, or similar.
• Environmental field experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting aptitude preferred.
• Experience driving large trucks/vans, heavy equipment, and towing trailers is desirable.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and First Aid/CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install treatment systems and remedial technologies for drinking water, groundwater, stormwater, soil, sediment, and indoor air.
• Maintain automated remedial systems with air compressors, pumps, and filtration media.
• Oversee subcontractors performing excavation, construction, waste management, and well drilling.
• Sample media including drinking water, soil, groundwater, concrete, soil vapor per SOPs.
• Operate field equipment and laboratory equipment per SOPs.
• Maintain remediation systems including groundwater extraction and soil vapor extraction.
• Complete field documentation such as JSA forms, field reports, and chain-of-custody forms.
• Review project plans, RFIs, and change orders; interpret drawings and specs.
• Perform scheduled tests, observations, and inspections per project requirements.
• Assist with field testing to support engineering, hydrogeologic, and scientific evaluations.
• Observe and document field activities and prepare construction documentation reports.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles, trailers, and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Outdoor work ability

Valid drivers license

Own vehicle to travel to sites

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or trade school preferred

Tools

GPS devices

Field equipment operation

Job description

Onsite

Easton MA

Pawtucket RI

Holden MA

Full time

R-101180

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting‑edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high‑growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people‑focused culture, prioritizing the well‑being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving real‑world environmental challenges, and being part of a collaborative team, this role may be for you. Our Massachusetts and Rhode Island offices are looking for a Field Technician who’s eager to support a variety of field‑based projects and grow their career while helping improve environmental and human health.

This position offers hands‑on field experience, exposure to diverse site conditions, and the opportunity to learn from multidisciplinary teams while building a strong foundation in environmental consulting.

Our teams value curiosity, hands‑on experience, and professional development, making Verdantas a place where you can build your skills, grow your career, and feel connected to the purpose behind the work you do.

What You'll Do:

• Install treatment systems and implement remedial technologies to address impacts on drinking water, groundwater, stormwater, soil, sediment, and indoor air

• Maintain automated remedial systems that utilize air compressors, vacuum blowers, electric and pneumatic pumps, and various filtration media to solve challenging environmental problems

• Oversee subcontractors performing a variety of tasks including excavation, construction, waste management, and well drilling

• Sample various media, including drinking water, soil, groundwater, concrete, asphalt, surface water, sediment, indoor air, and soil vapor in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Operation of various types of field equipment (e.g., GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, oil‑water interface meters, etc.) and laboratory equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Operation and maintenance of remediation systems, including groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction systems, and chemical injection systems

• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring, and chain‑of‑custody forms

• Review, understand, and interpret project plans, construction plans, and specifications, shop drawings, product data, RFIs, and change orders

• Perform scheduled tests, observations, and inspections in accordance with applicable test procedures and project requirements

• Assist with field testing to gather data for engineering, hydrogeologic, and scientific evaluations

• Observe and document field activities and prepare construction documentation reports

• Operate and maintain company vehicles, trailers, and equipment

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s Degree, and/or trade school preferred

• 2 to 7 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, public works, a trade (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, etc.), or similar

• Environmental field experience is strongly preferred

• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting aptitude preferred

• Experience driving large trucks/vans, heavy equipment, and towing trailers is desirable

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances

• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (aka TWIC card)

• OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and First Aid/CPR training preferred

• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must have own vehicle to travel to and from work sites

Salary Range:

The compensation range for this position is $25/hr - $30/hr, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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