Field Technician I/Heavy Equipment Operator

Oklahoma Environmental Services, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Environmental Field Technician I, where you'll engage in vital environmental remediation services and site investigations. This role offers the chance to work outdoors across all seasons, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while operating heavy machinery and conducting groundwater sampling. You'll collaborate closely with experienced technicians, learning new skills and gaining valuable field experience. If you have a passion for environmental science and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this position is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the environmental services sector.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring 0 to 1+ years of field experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental remediation services and groundwater sampling.
• Calibrate and maintain field instruments and operate heavy machinery.
• Complete data collection and ensure timely delivery to project managers.

Skills

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Problem-solving skills

Ability to operate Excavator and Heavy Equipment

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Field instruments (PID, FID, YSI)

Excavator

Bobcat

Forklift

Job description

Field Operations entails executing those tasks and assignments associated with collecting data away from the office environment, overseeing the work of colleagues or contractors away from the office environment, and the performance of specific environmental duties with the express purpose of meeting the requirements of staff project managers. Most tasks and assignments are delivered in the form of “Field Work Orders”.

The Environmental Field Technician I is primarily responsible for conducting environmental remediation services, groundwater remediation, site investigations, and inspecting and operating machinery and equipment. The Environmental Field Technician reports to the Field Operations Supervisor and is overseen by the Field Operations Manager. This position primarily works in an outdoor environment throughout all four seasons. Compliance with federal and state safety and hazard regulations from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required.

Field Technician I generally works in a team setting with a more senior technician, specialist, or project manager. Tasks assigned for independent work include:

• Works with more senior staff for direction and training

Accountability

• Ensures tasks given by senior staff are completed
• Take quality notes in the field

Purpose

• Complete work as instructed
• Learn new skills/ gain experience
• Projects completed with minimal issues
• Willingness to participate
• Problem Solving

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete directives of Field Work Orders submitted by Project Managers and/or Prime Contractors (i.e. surveying, gauging, etc.)
• Complete data collection and deliver timely to appropriate entities (project manager, laboratory, prime contractor, shipping provider, etc.)
• Sample of groundwater and/or soil during various scopes of work
• Engage in monitoring well development, locating, and/or plugging
• Complete disposal activities for purge water and drill cuttings
• Calibrate and maintain field instruments (PID, FID, YSI, interface probes, pH/DO meters)
• Equipment and machinery mobilization and demobilization (including basic inspections)
• Operate and maintain small equipment (Bobcat, Forklift, etc.)
• Operate Excavator and Heavy equipment. (Backhoe, Front End Loader, etc.)
• Coordinate with Field Operations Supervisor to order necessary field supplies
• Install new remediation equipment (i.e., pumps, tanks, hoses, fitting, etc.)
• Install and operate remediation systems with basic oversight
• Perform regularly scheduled operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical remediation systems
• General warehouse upkeep and maintenance
• Schedule vehicle maintenance on company vehicle (oil changes, tire replacement, alignments…)
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Detail oriented with a strong understanding of systems and processes
• Valid Driver’s License with CDL preferred.
• Operate Excavator and Heavy Equipment.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Willingness to travel, work long shifts and stay overnight away from home
• Team player with an ability to work alone or in a group
• Ownership of responsibilities before, during, and after fieldwork
• General problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to changes in the work environment
• Entry Level with 0 to 1+ years field experience

Teamwork

• Participate in team planning, status, and other meetings
• Participate in team functions as applicable
• Participate in Safety Training programs

Client Relations

• Represent the company in a positive way at all times
• Be courteous of others
• Unless advised otherwise, typically direct client queries to project managers to respond

Regulatory Interaction

Unless advised otherwise, typically direct regulatory queries to project managers to respond

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Required travel is 75% within the state of Oklahoma

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licenses/Industry Standards

• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER with Annual 8-hour Refresher