Field Technician

Verdantas; 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 is hiring a Field Technician in Irvine, CA. This position involves supporting geotechnical and environmental projects through hands-on fieldwork and data collection.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and is reliable, detail-oriented, and willing to work outdoors. Benefits include a flexible work environment, medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant field, construction, environmental, or hands-on experience.
• Ability to work with WORD and EXCEL.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field investigations, inspections, and testing.
• Collect environmental and geotechnical samples.
• Document fieldwork and assist with data collection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to work outdoors

Knowledge of WORD and EXCEL

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a Field Technician to join our team in the Irvine, CA location. This role supports a variety of geotechnical, environmental and landfill engineering projects through hands‑on fieldwork, data collection, and technical support alongside experienced professionals.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

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