Tetra Tech is looking for an Environmental Technician to provide environmental field support on large public utility construction projects.  

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.

 This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on and to reside in or near Merced CA.

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

 

Responsibilities: 
•    Perform environmental inspection of construction activities.
•    Coordinate and perform environmental soil and water sampling.
•    Organize documentation.
•    Effectively communicate field activities with the Project Manager and subcontractors.
•    Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations. 
•    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
•    Strong oral and written communication/interpersonal skills are a must.
•    Legible handwriting and attention to detail on paperwork is required.
•    Computer skills must include Microsoft Word and Excel.  ArcGIS is a plus.
•    Candidate must be able and available to travel throughout California >50% of the time.
•    Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
•    40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current 8-hour refresher is preferred.

Education & Experience:  
•    High school diploma or equivalent is required.  AA or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field is a plus.
•    One to three years of experience as an environmental field technician or related experience is required. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
•    This position may require walking and standing for extended periods of time.
•    Heavy lifting may be required.
•    At times, fieldwork may require walking in rugged terrain. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    This position requires travel throughout Central California, occasionally with short notice.
•    Fieldwork may be required in remote areas and in rugged terrain. 

The hourly range is $28-$32 per hour.  

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

 

About Tetra Tech:

 

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

 

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

 

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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