Outdoor Environmental Field Tech | Travel-Heavy

Actalent; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Technician to support environmental and construction projects across the region with hands-on fieldwork. The role involves travel, including overnight assignments, and work at active sites such as construction and landfill locations.

You will collect samples, perform field testing, and document findings while maintaining safety and quality standards. This onsite Mt. Juliet, TN position offers significant hands-on experience in environmental sampling and assessment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or coursework in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Construction, or related field is a plus.
• Previous environmental field, construction testing, inspection, or sampling experience is preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental field sampling, monitoring, and documentation per established procedures.
• Monitor construction activities at project sites to support quality and compliance.
• Conduct field testing and inspection of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and other materials.
• Collect groundwater, surface water, soil, landfill gas, and other environmental samples using proper methods.
• Prepare accurate daily field reports and document sampling and testing results.
• Communicate project updates and field conditions to project managers and team members.

Skills

Travel readiness

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Communication

Documentation

MS Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Pumps & bailers

Low-flow sampling

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Field Technician to support environmental and construction projects across the region with hands-on fieldwork. The role involves travel, including overnight assignments, and work at active sites such as construction and landfill locations.

You will collect samples, perform field testing, and document findings while maintaining safety and quality standards. This onsite Mt. Juliet, TN position offers significant hands-on experience in environmental sampling and assessment.