Field Technician

Verdantas LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; 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 LLC in Irvine, CA is looking for a Field Technician to support geotechnical, environmental, and landfill engineering projects. You will perform field investigations, collect samples, and maintain equipment while adhering to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, is detail-oriented, and has 0-2 years of relevant experience. The role offers a flexible work environment and various benefits including medical insurance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant field, construction, environmental, or hands-on experience.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field investigations, inspections, and testing in support of projects.
• Observe and document the installation and testing of geosynthetics.
• Collect environmental and geotechnical samples.
• Operate and maintain field equipment such as pumps and gauges.
• Complete field documentation like safety analyses and inspection logs.
• Assist with data collection and basic reporting.
• Support quality control and assurance procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to work outdoors

Familiarity with Word and Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training

Job description

Field Technician – Irvine, CA

Field Technician supporting geotechnical, environmental and landfill engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field investigations, inspections, and testing in support of projects
• Observe and document the installation and testing of geosynthetics
• Collect environmental and geotechnical samples (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, vapor, etc.)
• Operate and maintain field equipment (sampling pumps, gauges, GPS, data loggers, monitoring instruments)
• Complete field documentation such as field notes, inspection logs, job safety analyses, and chain‑of‑custody forms
• Assist with data collection, interpretation, and basic reporting
• Support quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Work closely with engineers, scientists, and project managers
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental protocols

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree or technical training preferred)
• 0–2 years of relevant field, construction, environmental, or hands‑on experience
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Ability to work with WORD and EXCEL
• Strong attention to detail and reliability

Salary Range

$24.00 – $26.00 per hour

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

EEO Statement

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