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/Inorganics. - 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 co…