Sewer Assess & Rehab - Field Crew Assistant

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Kentmere (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware is hiring two Sewer Assessment & Rehab - Field Crew Assistants to join our Water Team.

This entry-level role offers hands-on field experience inspecting and evaluating sanitary sewer systems that support community health and reliability. You'll work with engineers and field staff, gain skills in data collection, inspections, and reporting, and contribute to projects protecting critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• No prior experience required; NASSCO/Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Surveys preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and formulas.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; ability to operate programs for sanitary sewer studies.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and outdoors; tolerate extreme conditions; lift 30 lbs regularly.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel.
• NASSCO and/or Confined Space Entry certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering and field staff with sewer assessment and rehabilitation projects.
• Participate in sanitary sewer inspections through flow monitoring, map reading, and field data collection.
• Support smoke testing, manhole inspections, and other field investigations.
• Help identify sources of inflow and infiltration that affect sewer system performance.
• Collect, organize, and enter field data to support project reporting and analysis.
• Assist with data management and other project-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Math basics

MS Office

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Confined spaces

NASSCO certifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sanitary sewer study software

Job description

Join Us:

Launch Your Field Career as a Sewer Assessment & Rehab Field Crew Assistant — Help Protect Critical Community Infrastructure

Do you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and learning new skills on the job? Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career with a team that helps communities maintain safe, reliable infrastructure?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Sewer Assessment & Rehab - Field Crew Assistants to join our Water Team in Wilmington, DE. In this entry-level role, you'll work alongside experienced field and engineering professionals, helping inspect and evaluate sanitary sewer systems that support the health and well-being of local communities.

What You'll Do:

• Assist engineering and field staff with sewer assessment and rehabilitation projects
• Participate in sanitary sewer inspections through flow monitoring, map reading, and field data collection
• Support smoke testing, manhole inspections, and other field investigations
• Help identify sources of inflow and infiltration that can impact sewer system performance
• Collect, organize, and enter field data to support project reporting and analysis
• Assist with data management and other project-related tasks as needed

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• No prior experience required; prior experience with Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Surveys preferred
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and formulas required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software with the ability to operate computer programs associated with sanitary sewer study
• Ability to work in confined spaces and outdoors, tolerate extreme environmental conditions, and lift/carry 30 lbs. regularly
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to travel as needed
• NASSCO and/or Confined Space Entry certifications preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Build valuable skills in field investigations, infrastructure assessment, data collection, and project support
• Contribute to projects that help communities maintain reliable and sustainable sewer systems

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Learn more about how CHA supports water, wastewater, and sewer systems through innovative planning, design, and sustainable infrastructure solutions by visiting: CHA Water.

Salary Range:

$20.00 - $24.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.