Environmental Field Technician

Tetra Tech is actively pursuing an Environmental Field Technician in our Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate must have strong quantitative skillsets to support various field projects in the United States from remediation to construction. This position will work closely with project managers, engineers, and scientists to support a variety of public (federal, state, local) and private (industrial, utility) clients with hands on remedial investigation, remedial actions, and wide range of various civil/environmental projects. The successful candidate will work as a team member to support routine and non-routine assignments related to field projects of substantial variety and complexity.

Candidate will conduct field tasks such as, air, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling, operate construction equipment, clearing, industrial cleaning and operation, and maintenance (O&M), on environmental projects. They will perform all components of projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations. This will require reviews of progress and evaluation of the candidate’s skills.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role:

•    Performs a wide variety of tasks associated with industrial waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment and facility decontamination and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
•    Performs tasks involving the use of vacuum trucks, bulk hauling equipment, high pressure water jetting equipment, and other specialized equipment.
•    Operate equipment normally involved with civil type projects.
•    Operate well sampling equipment.
•    Excellent attitude toward personal safety, process safety, and environmental compliance
•    Other duties as required by the position.

Qualifications:

•    High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

•    Prior Environmental Field Technician Experience

•    Basic understanding of the following areas of site grading and earthworks, sampling, environmental regulations, remediation, and environmental investigations and remediation.
•    OSHA Construction Safety and/or 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training is preferred.
•    Equipment Operation Training
•    Valid Driver’s License
•    Due to contractual requirements, must be a US Citizen.