Field Technician

Weaver Consultants Group; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Insurance coverage

401K program with company-match

Annual incentive bonus

Professional development

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group is seeking an entry-level field technician in Granger, IN to monitor and document construction activities at landfill facilities. Responsibilities include testing and inspecting materials, communicating with project stakeholders, and adhering to health and safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a HS Diploma, preferably an Associate’s in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel. Benefits include generous PTO, health insurance, and a 401K program.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• 1-2 years professional experience preferred.
• Ability to travel out of town at least 50% of the time.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and valid Driver’s License.
• Good communication, writing, and organization skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities at landfill facilities.
• Perform testing and inspection of construction materials.
• Communicate with project manager and various stakeholders.
• Document findings and results clearly.
• Adhere to strict safety standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety protocols

Basic computer applications

Education

Associate’s in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Sampling equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry | Job Location: Granger IN - Granger, IN 46530 | Position Type: Full Time | Travel Percentage: Road Warrior | Job Category: Engineering

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document construction activities at solid waste landfill facilities including field inspection and testing of soils and geosynthetic liners.
• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).
• Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Project Manager.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Well field monitoring/tuning.
• Monitor a variety of elements including explosive gas, surface emission, liquid level, LFG flare, etc.
• Groundwater sampling using various sampling equipment and methodologies, including bailer, various pumps (low flow sampling), and passive sampling.
• Landfill leachate, surface water (streams and stormwater), gas (methane, CO2 and O2), and soil (VOCs) sampling.
• Oversight of soil borings (including detailed textural descriptions of soils).
• Monitor well/landfill gas probe installation.
• Sampling soil from Geoprobes and soil borings for various environmental contaminants, including VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, Pesticides, Herbicides, and Metals/Inorganics.
• Adhere to strict safety standards.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Pull and clean submersible pumps.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Understand how to use on-site equipment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Associate’s in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• At least 1-2 years professional experience with the above activities strongly preferred, but candidates with a strong educational background and less professional experience will also be considered.
• Ability to travel out of town for project assignments at least 50% of time (remaining field sampling sites are local).
• Access to a reliable vehicle, valid Driver’s License, and safe driving record.
• Ability to follow detailed sampling and analysis plans.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to health and safety protocols.
• Willing to work outside, in a variety of climates, and be able to traverse tough terrain at times.
• Willing to work at active/closed landfills and industrial properties.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.
• Good communication, writing, and organization skills.
• Ability to use basic computer applications like Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds required.
• Flexible schedule based on client demands.

Benefits

In addition to our rewarding project work, Weaver Consultants Group offers its employees the following benefits:

• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick leave
• Insurance - reputable coverage for health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability
• 401K program with company-match
• Annual incentive bonus program
• Professional development and training
• Continuing education reimbursement

Position will be compensated on an hourly basis. Job schedule for most project work will be set well in advance by pre-determined sampling schedules in facility permits. The work schedule will not be evenly distributed throughout the year. Some weeks will likely result in overtime pay, while other weeks may comprise a standard 40 hours.

The qualified person would work in a team environment as the supporting field team member, with a more senior staff member providing support/guidance/mentorship, as needed.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Weaver Consultants Group maintains a drug-free workplace.