Environmental Science Field Technician

Full-Time Rochester NY
Pay: $18.00$19.00 per hour 40 hours per week
Start time: 7am Monday-Friday

TES Staffing is partnering with a leading environmental testing and laboratory organization to hire a full-time Environmental Field Technician. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors traveling throughout New York State and building a career in environmental science and field services.

If you thrive in a hands-on environment enjoy solving problems and dont want to spend your days behind a desk wed love to hear from you!

As an Environmental Field Technician youll work alongside an experienced team to collect environmental samples from industrial municipal and environmental sites throughout New York State. Your work will directly support environmental monitoring regulatory compliance and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities include:

• Collect groundwater surface water soil and other environmental samples according to established protocols.
• Travel to industrial facilities municipal sites landfills and other environmental project locations.
• Operate and maintain field sampling equipment.
• Accurately document field activities and sampling results.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and site-specific safety procedures.
• Work closely with laboratory personnel project managers clients and regulatory representatives.
• Assist with planning and executing environmental sampling events.

Most work is performed outdoors year-round so candidates should be comfortable working in a variety of weather conditions.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to think critically and adapt to changing field conditions.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and ability to be insured.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Willingness to travel throughout New York State including overnight travel approximately three weeks per quarter (all travel expenses are paid).

No previous environmental field experience is required. Comprehensive hands-on training will be provided in:

• Environmental sampling methods and techniques
• Field instrumentation and equipment
• OSHA safety regulations
• Environmental regulations and compliance
• Groundwater and surface water sampling
• Project documentation and reporting
• Site-specific protocols and best practices.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering 40 hours per week with a starting pay range of $18.00$19.00 per hour. If youre looking to launch a career in the environmental field while working on meaningful projects that hel