Environmental Field Technician
Ads Environmental Services
Fieldwork installing and maintaining flow/level monitors and rainfall equipment in sewers.
9 days ago ago
C$39,100 - C$58,700
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Field
Company Size
296 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Project Management
Health and Safety
Environmental Remediation
Site Assessment
Waste Management
Environmental Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Sewer Systems Evaluation
Flow Monitoring
Wastewater Management
Stormwater Management
Oil Tank Removal
Oil Tank Installation
Role
What you would be doing
equipment maintenance
rainfall monitoring
flow monitoring
traffic control
data collection
calibration
- Maintain vehicle and equipment to ensure safety, mechanical soundness and productive operation.
- Travel and work overtime hours as required.
- Installation of rainfall monitoring equipment
- Operation and maintenance of flow and level monitors and rainfall gauges.
- Installation of flow and level monitors within underground sewer lines
- Complete all required internal and external training requirements and certifications.
- Setup standard traffic control work zones in high density traffic conditions.
- Adhere to all safety work procedures and ADS policies, procedures, and safety work instructions.
- Act as topside confined space attendant and effect rescue if necessary.
- Perform strenuous non-entry vertical rescue operations, when necessary, in urgent situations.
- Collection of sewer flow, level and rainfall data and review for accuracy
- Bend, twist, pull, lift and carry loads of up to 60 pounds.
- Flow monitor calibration
- Maintain accurate, legible and organized records in accordance with all ADS quality work instructions.
What you bring
confined space
driver’s license
computer skills
safety culture
problem solving
teamwork
- Manual dexterity with good mechanical skills
- Must be willing to travel to and work in the physical conditions present in a sewer.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights using fall protection equipment, including harness and safety devices, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols
- Basic computer skills (Windows-based operating platform and Microsoft Outlook / Excel / Word at a minimum)
- Willingness to work outdoors in most weather conditions.
- Must be willing to foster a healthy safety culture.
- Maintain valid driver’s license and driving record.
- Perform permit required Confined Space Entry
- Driving to and from worksites in standard and non-standard driving conditions.
- Must be able to function in a team environment and be capable of achieving daily productivity targets.
- Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills
- Physical and cognitive ability necessary to complete multiple confined space entries and operate within the space for extended periods.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1975
Year Established
The company was established in 1975, marking the beginning of its long-standing presence in water and wastewater utility support.
Thousands of municipalities
Municipalities Assisted
The firm has supported thousands of municipalities in diagnosing and correcting collection-system leakage and monitoring flows.
- Operating as part of IDEX Corporation, it benefits from global backing while focusing on specialized services.
- The firm earned early recognition for pioneering accurate flow monitoring and leak detection in buried pipe networks.
- Typical projects involve deploying FlowShark Doppler monitors, pressure/logging hardware, and sophisticated data‑analysis software.
- Core sector specialisms include water, wastewater, utilities, municipal infrastructure, and infrastructure monitoring.
- They support temporary and permanent flow monitoring, large-diameter leak detection, pressure logging, and SSES investigations.
- As a division of a global group, ADS blends local service agility with corporate scale in product development and deployment.
- Constructively questioning behaviors and activities that run counter to our mission and values.
- Digging beneath the obvious to uncover the real problems and provide the best solutions.
- Displaying an infectiously energizing spirit and approaching challenges and change with positivity.
- Giving up is not an option; our indomitable will to win and 100% effort sets us apart.
- Challenging the status quo and identifying new ways to solve problems for both customers and internal processes.
- Holding each other and ourselves accountable to follow through on commitments, own up to mistakes, and meet or beat deadlines.
540M lbs recycled
Recycled Materials Processed
ADS processes 540 million pounds of recycled materials annually, solidifying its position as a leading plastic recycler in North America.
6.5% energy reduction
Energy Consumption Drop
Energy consumption decreased by 6.5% in fiscal 2024, reflecting significant strides in operational efficiency.
1B lbs recycled by 2032
Recycled Plastic Goal
Aims to nearly double recycled plastic use to 1 billion pounds annually by 2032 from a baseline of 540 million pounds.
54% recycled pipe revenue
Revenue from Recycled Products
Recycled-product revenue accounts for 54% of pipe revenue, showing strong market demand for sustainable materials.
- Closed-loop water systems used in 100% of legacy pipe production facilities.
- Signatory to the UN Global Compact as of fiscal 2024, implementing a supplier code of conduct and biodiversity policy.
- Recycling more than half a billion pounds of plastic annually reduces emissions by over 660 million pounds CO₂e—equivalent to removing ~63,000 cars from the road.
73,500+
Hours of Training
Employees received extensive training to foster inclusion and diversity.
19% reduction
Injury Rate Decrease
Significant improvement in workplace safety and health metrics.
20+
Diverse Council Members
Employees from various backgrounds guide culture initiatives.
- Culture statement commit‑tees promote a place where every employee 'feels valued, heard and respected' and 'carries a personal responsibility to be an active participant in our culture.'
- Culture ICON Award introduced in fiscal 2024 to honor employees exemplifying commitment to company culture.
- Senior manufacturing leaders completed 'Culture of Belonging' training in fiscal 2024.
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