Environmental Field Technician

Responsibilities

Data collection and monitoring while providing technical support for various SHA projects. Activities will be comprised mostly of fieldwork, with the potential for some office and desk activities under the direction of a manager or crew chief.

Projects will be alongside SHA Right-Of-Ways or within SHA roadways and will focus on equipment and vehicle operation for data collection, sampling, monitoring, and similar transportation data collection efforts.

The position requires the ability to coordinate with multiple peers and technical personnel. This primarily field based work may require non‑standard hours, overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and adverse weather conditions. Overnight travel may be required.

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a GED equivalency certification plus one year of experience in sampling, data collection, geotechnical, GPR, environmental monitoring, or construction related field.
• Associate’s degree is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). physical exam.

• Experience operating field vehicles and equipment, performing field analysis and sampling.
• Record keeping duties for documentation and report preparation, including data entry, performing minor equipment maintenance and repair, completion of daily logs and tracking sheets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with less than 5 points.

• Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts.
• 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Tuition assistance.

Estimated pay range: $45,666.23 - $62,791.65.

This position is eligible for on‑spot, contingent offers. Candidates who apply after an on‑spot offer has been extended (including internal candidates) will not be considered unless the candidate who receives the on‑spot, contingent offer does not complete the process to become an MES employee. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing required pre‑employment screens, to include full background check, drug & alcohol screening, and position appropriate physical.

Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.