Job Details
Job LocationsUS-CA-Gold RiverCategoryEnvironmentalTypeAs-Needed
Overview
As an Environmental Technician for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you'll work in the solid waste practice in our Gold River, CA office. If you enjoy working outside, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you. You will serve as a technician responsible for completing field sampling programs for projects located within 3 hours of Sacramento. You will work under the direction of project managers and be responsible for completing groundwater, surface water, and air sampling activities, as well as operate and maintain field equipment. You will also assist on survey, soil sampling, and construction projects, and complete documentation of field activities. This is a part-time position typically 8 to 24 hours a week. Position may grow into a full-time position depending on applicant and project load. The majority of your time will be spent in the field and traveling to and from sites. You will gain experience by working with our team and interfacing with our clients and regulatory personnel.
Your duties will include:
Plan and collect samples for various waste and industrial clients including air, soil and liquid media; - Completion of field survey activities for environmental projects;
- Completion of appropriate paperwork, equipment maintenance, and preparation of field reports and database management;
- Troubleshooting of landfill gas extraction wells, groundwater monitoring wells, pumps, valves and meters; and
- Assisting with the preparation of compliance reports.
The pay range for this position is between $21-40/hour based on experience and location.
Qualifications
- Enjoy working outside and be open to working flexible hours managing your own schedule to complete all sampling events on time.
- Able to work up to 14 hours in one day.
- 3+ years of experience as an environmental technician or related field;
- Mechanical skills and attention to detail;
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to operate a pickup truck;
- Ability to work independently in the field in varying weather conditions with strict adherence to operating procedures and safety policies; and
- Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (occasionally up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions;
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with construction and environmental remediation projects;
- Experience with air, soil and groundwater sampling techniques;
- Technical degree (engineering, science or related field);
- OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and 8-hr refresher;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; and
- Ability to speak and write professionally.
About Us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.