Environmental Field Technician

** ABOUT YOU
** Are you passionate about air quality  
** Full-time
** career opportunity for you based in
** Bakersfield, California.
** We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and approximately 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
** Job Type**:
Full-time
** Compensation:** $19 - $21 per hour
** WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
** As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
* Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
* Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
* An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
* Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
* Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $19 to $21/hour, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
* 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
* Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
* A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
* Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.
** A DAY IN THE LIFE
** As a key member of the LDAR team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
* Conduct routine leak inspections of industrial piping and tank components using a backpack-mounted organic vapor meter
* Maintain a basic understanding of air quality rules and regulations
* Maintain good public relations with clients
* Report all environmental and safety issues to client and Regional Manager
* Maintain all Company equipment in good condition
* Remain current on all Montrose and client safety training and policies
* Report all safety or compliance irregularities to the Client and to the Regional Manager
* Maintains the company vehicle including cleaning, minor repairs, oil changes, etc., and document each activity in the Vehicle Maintenance Log
* Reports all incidents that affect "normal routines," including, but not limited to accidents, injuries, equipment failures or breakage, scheduled activities and client relationships to the Regional Manager
* Performs daily vehicle checks and required routine maintenance of field vehicles, and document using the Vehicle Maintenance Log if applicable
* Properly uses the fuel card, and correctly and accurately reports odometer readings when  fueling vehicle, if applicable
* Maintains all field equipment in good condition
* Reports all non-working equipment to the Regional Manager and prepares Incident Report
* Represents the company in a professional manner, including personal habits, dress codes and communication skills
* Attends all required Safety meetings
* Checks in and checks out as required for all locations
* Demonstrates knowledge of safety procedures
* Immediately reports all work-related accidents and incidents to the site superintendent, Regional Manager and Field Safety Coordinator
* Prepares Near Hit/Hazard Reports as required by the Safety Manager or specific job site
** NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
** To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility 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 duties and responsibilities.
* High school diploma/GED
* Ability to work a 9/80 schedule
* Ability to work independently
* Experience in industrial or mechanical maintenance, laboratory or related experience preferred
* Proficient math and chemistry principles
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with proven time management and prioritization skills
* Knowledge of air quality regulations
* Pass pre-employment drug and background test screenings
* Valid driver's license
* Effective…