Field Technician

Weaver Consultants Group prides itself on our people - A talented group of engineers, scientists, support staff and administrators who are as dedicated to client service as they are to their professional or technical discipline. If you are a motivated and committed individual, please apply to join our growing team!

This is a field position that requires out of town assignments that may include working 6-7 days per week. This includes having to stay in hotels for extended periods. All travel expenses are covered for out of town assignment.

Responsibilities

* Monitor and document construction activities at solid waste landfill facilities including field inspection and testing of soils and geosynthetic liners.

* Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).

* Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor's representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results.

* Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Project Manager.

* Provide clear documentation of findings and results.

* Well field monitoring/tuning.

* Monitor a variety of elements including explosive gas, surface emission, liquid level, LFG flare, etc.

* Groundwater sampling using various sampling equipment and methodologies, including bailer, various pumps (low flow sampling), and passive sampling.

* Landfill leachate, surface water (streams and stormwater), gas (methane, CO2 and O2), and soil (VOCs) sampling.

* Oversight of soil borings (including detailed textural descriptions of soils).

* Monitor well/landfill gas probe installation.

* Sampling soil from Geoprobes and soil borings for various environmental contaminants, including VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, Pesticides, Herbicides, and Metals/In organics.

* Adhere to strict safety standards.

* Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.

* Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

* Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

* Pull and clean submersible pumps.

* Maintain tools and equipment.

* Understand how to use on-site equipment.

Qualifications

* HS Diploma required;
Associate's in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

* At least 1-2 years professional experience with the above activities strongly preferred, but candidates with a strong educational background and less professional experience will also be considered.

* Ability to travel out of town for project assignments at least 50% of time (remaining field sampling sites are local).

* Access to a reliable vehicle, valid Driver's License, and safe driving record.

* Ability to follow detailed sampling and analysis plans.

* Strong understanding of and commitment to health and safety protocols.

* Willing to work outside, in a variety of climates, and be able to traverse tough terrain at times.

* Willing to work at active/closed landfills and industrial properties.

* 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.

* Good communication, writing, and organization skills.

* Ability to use basic computer applications like Microsoft Office.

* Willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment.

* Ability to lift 50 pounds required.

* Flexible schedule based on client demands.

In addition to our rewarding project work, Weaver Consultants Group offers its employees the following benefits:

* Generous paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick leave

* Insurance - reputable coverage for health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability

* 401K program with company-match

* Annual incentive bonus program

* Professional development and training

* Continuing education reimbursement

Position will be compensated on an hourly basis. Job schedule for most project work will be set well in advance by pre-determined sampling schedules in facility permits. The work schedule will not be evenly distributed throughout the…