Environmental Field Tech

Groundwater & Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to support landfill activities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Responsibilities include executing field monitoring, supervising excavation, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, mechanical aptitude, and preferably landfill experience. The role allows for remote work if based in Wisconsin and requires flexibility for outdoor work and weekend availability. Comprehensive benefits are offered.
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks an experience Environmental Field Technician to support landfill fieldwork activities throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. This position can be based in our Eagan, Minnesota office or remotely if located in Wisconsin.

Position Expectations:

Executes, supervises and documents field aspects of environmental monitoring, site assessment, remediation and construction activities primarily at landfill facilities. Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Has a good working knowledge of landfill experience
• Applying mechanical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Using precision measuring equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Documenting and supervising excavation, well-drilling, and various trade contractors.
• Performing general labor and construction duties based on the project requirements.
• Working with water wells, piping and pumps.
• Maintaining equipment calibration logs.
• Recording field notes to the specific task performed at each site location.
• Handling general warehouse and maintenance duties.
• Performing soil and groundwater sampling activities.
• Following GES engineering, construction, and O&M policies and procedures.
• Adhering to GES Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities.

Skills and Requirements:
• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related fieldwork experience. Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Landfill experience is a requirement.
• Strong technical and mechanical abilities.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training will be provided if this certification is not yet earned. This certification is required to perform the duties of this position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to support project needs, and be agreeable to outdoor work.
• Weekend availability is required, including daytime and/or overnight work and short-term travel.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be detail oriented and a team player.

Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental, vision, prescription card, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 CollegeBound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more.

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.