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29078BR

Service Line:

Environmental

Office Name:

Austin

Job Description:

General Responsibilities:

Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise. Operate field monitoring equipment on abatement job sites, oversees activities of remediation contractors and interacts with client supervisory personnel. Will assist with asbestos surveys and abatement projects. Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Cleans and maintains field monitoring equipment. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs basic tests as directed using well-defined procedures

• Assists in basic survey/ measurement data

• Assists in operating and maintaining remediation systems

• Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.

• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

• Must have the ability to work safely on construction sites.

• Must have ability to work in outdoor environments.

• Construction experience, ability to read blueprints and work on active jobsites amongst other trades.

Preferred Certification:

• Asbestos licensure.

• Certification in field of expertise.

• Bilingual/fluent in Spanish

Exemption:

Non-exempt

Requisition ID:

29078BR

Posting Title:

Environmental Field Technician I

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Austin, TX

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement:

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Job Category:

Technician/Inspector