Environmental Field Technician

The role

You will support environmental monitoring and sampling projects. Most work is focused on active and reclaimed mine sites collecting water samples and documenting field activities.

What you will do

• Conduct routine environmental field sampling, primarily at active and reclaimed mine sites.
• Collect quarterly water samples from streams, private supply sources, monitoring wells, and other locations.
• Gather accurate field data and complete field documentation and sampling records.
• Prepare samples for shipment and coordinate delivery to laboratories.
• Follow established sampling procedures, safety protocols, and quality-control requirements.
• Communicate professionally with property owners, clients, and members of the public.
• Travel to project sites within approximately two hours of the office.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and in remote locations.
• Support other environmental projects and teams as opportunities arise.

Required qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately document field activities.
• Comfortable working independently in remote and outdoor environments.
• Comfortable interacting professionally with property owners, clients, and the public.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, natural resources, or a related scientific field
• Previous environmental field experience
• Experience with environmental sampling, water sampling, or field data collection

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time-off and holidays.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Other perks and incentives.

Before you apply

• Apex is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About the company

Apex Companies is a consulting and engineering firm and is one of the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry. It is a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.