Soil Sampler

Essential Personnel, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday bonus

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Essential Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Soil Sampler to join our environmental field team. The role involves traveling to field locations, collecting soil samples, following established sampling plans, and accurately recording data.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a willingness to work outdoors in various locations; physical lifting and outdoor endurance are part of the job, with competitive weekly pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in field, agricultural, environmental, or construction preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and carrying sampling equipment and soil samples.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Basic ability to read maps, follow sampling plans, and record field data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Travel to field locations to collect soil samples.
• Follow established soil sampling procedures and sampling plans.
• Use hand tools, probes, augers, shovels, and other sampling equipment.
• Properly label, package, and preserve soil samples.
• Record sample locations, depths, conditions, and other field observations.

Skills

Reading maps

Following sampling plans

Recording field data

Outdoor work ability

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Probes

Augers

Shovels

Job description

Are you passionate about the environment and agriculture? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Soil Sampler. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and a willingness to work outdoors in various field locations.

Requirements for Soil Sampler:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous field, agricultural, environmental, or construction experience preferred but not always required
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and carrying sampling equipment and soil samples
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods
• Basic ability to read maps, follow sampling plans, and record field data accurately

Responsibilities for Soil Sampler:

• Travel to field locations to collect soil samples
• Follow established soil sampling procedures and sampling plans
• Use hand tools, probes, augers, shovels, and other sampling equipment
• Properly label, package, and preserve soil samples
• Record sample locations, depths, conditions, and other field observations

While Working for Essential Personnel:

• Weekly pay- direct deposit
• Holiday Bonus paid to eligible employees
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance

(Essential Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer.)