Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is actively pursuing an Environmental Field Technician in our Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate must have strong quantitative skillsets to support various field projects in the United States from remediation to construction. This position will work closely with project managers, engineers, and scientists to support a variety of public (federal, state, local) and private (industrial, utility) clients with hands on remedial investigation, remedial actions, and wide range of various civil/environmental projects. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role 

The successful candidate will work as a team member to support routine and non-routine assignments related to field projects of substantial variety and complexity.

Candidate will conduct field tasks such as, air, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling, operate construction equipment, clearing, industrial cleaning and operation, and maintenance (O&M), on environmental projects. They will perform all components of projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations. This will require reviews of progress and evaluation of the candidate’s skills.

• Performs a wide variety of tasks associated with industrial waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment and facility decontamination and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Performs tasks involving the use of vacuum trucks, bulk hauling equipment, high pressure water jetting equipment, and other specialized equipment.
• Operate equipment normally involved with civil type projects.
• Operate well sampling equipment.
• Excellent attitude toward personal safety, process safety, and environmental compliance
• Other duties as required by the position.

Qualifications & Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 essential functions. 

• Basic understanding of the following areas of site grading and earthworks, sampling, environmental regulations, remediation, and environmental investigations and remediation.
• OSHA Construction Safety and/or 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training is preferred.
• Equipment Operation Training
• Valid Driver’s License
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a US Citizen.

Education & Experience: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Prior Environmental Field Technician Experience

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must have ability to wear a tight fitting, negative-pressure respirator and occlusive chemical protective clothing; Required PPE: OSHA Level A, B, C or D: Tight-fitting, air-purifying respirator (full face), SCBA equipment, hard hat, safety glasses with side-shields, metatarsal safety boots, ear plugs, leather and chemical work gloves, chemical protective clothing, and other as required by specific task.
• Position requires working on uneven work surfaces frequent pushing/pulling/carrying of equipment/objects/debris of varying and often awkward sizes/shapes/weights including bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling drums, totes and containers, handling of tank truck hoses.
• Ability to operate pressure washers and steam cleaners.
• Ability to operate handheld clearing equipment
• May occasionally lift 75 pounds and frequently lift 40-50 pounds.
• Periodic/frequent work with hazardous chemicals while utilizing designated personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to elements including heat and cold, heights, dust conditions, and working alongside streams/rivers/highways, etc.
• Frequently climbs ladders, stairs, etc.
• May use both manual and power hand tools such as a hand shovel while being exposed to noise and vibration.
• May work up to 12 hours per day, seven days per week.
• Overnight stays may be required; must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing.
• Other duties as required by the position.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving equipment and mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is 100% travel overnight.

Language & Communication Skills: Candidates should be fluent in the English language and possess verbal/written communication skills. Candidates must be able to professionally interact with clients, other staff, and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisions skills are required.

Other Skills: Basic computer skills to send emails and communicate online. The ability to communicate using text messaging is required.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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