Environmental Field Technician
Tetra Tech
Support field environmental projects with sampling, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance.
13 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA
Field
Company Size
30,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction
Project Management
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Defense Services
Disaster and Emergency Management
Marine
Transportation
Government
Water Resources
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
vacuum truck
water jetting
environmental sampling
site remediation
regulatory compliance
safety
- Performs tasks involving the use of vacuum trucks, bulk hauling equipment, high pressure water jetting equipment, and other specialized equipment.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Periodic/frequent work with hazardous chemicals while utilizing designated personal protective equipment.
- Operate equipment typically involved with civil type projects.
- Candidate will conduct field tasks on environmental projects such as air, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling, operate construction equipment, vegetation clearing, industrial cleaning, and operation and maintenance (O&M). 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.
- 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.
- May use both manual and power hand tools such as a hand shovel, chain saw, or drill, while being exposed to noise and vibration.
- Operate well sampling equipment.
What you bring
hazwoper
us citizen
driver's license
high school
safety focus
equipment ops
- Basic understanding of the following areas of site grading and earthworks, sampling, environmental regulations, remediation, and environmental investigations and remediation.
- 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.
- Excellent attitude toward personal safety, process safety, and environmental compliance.
- Due to contractual requirements, must be a US Citizen.
- OSHA Construction Safety and/or 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training is preferred.
- May occasionally lift 75 pounds and frequently lift 40 to 50 pounds.
- Frequently climbs ladders, stairs, etc.
- 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.
- Valid Driver’s License
- 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, fire retardant clothing, and other as required by specific task.
- Equipment Operation Training
- Exposure to elements including heat and cold, heights, dust conditions, and working alongside streams/rivers/highways, etc.
- Ability to operate pressure washers and steam cleaners.
- May work up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Ability to operate handheld clearing equipment
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Prior Environmental Field Technician Experience
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- background check will be completed if the position requires a cac card, cui enclave access, or a security clearance.
Company
Overview
$5B
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $5 billion in revenue each year.
1966
Year Founded
Established in 1966 in Pasadena, the company has grown globally over the decades.
110,000
Annual Projects
It executes approximately 110,000 projects annually across various sectors.
Top ENR
Industry Rankings
The company is highly ranked in ENR for water treatment, wind power, and hydroelectric plant engineering.
- Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure.
- It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors.
- Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure.
- Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.
- Service
- Value
- Excellence
- Opportunity
- Improving lives around the world by Leading with Science®
- Our workforce is diverse and includes leading experts in our fields
- Encouraging our associates to explore new technologies, ideas, and business trends
$1B Credit Facility
Sustainability-linked financial initiative
A $1 billion credit facility tied to greenhouse gas reduction and improving lives metrics.
78% Emissions Reduction
Greenhouse gas reduction from operations
Achieved a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations, aligning with carbon negative targets.
100% Solar Energy
Net zero energy target achieved
Achieved net zero energy target via a LEED Platinum certified project with 100% solar energy and energy use intensity ≤ 30 kBtu/sf/year.
36% Emissions Reduction
GHG reduction per employee
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 36% for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2021 baseline.
- Carbon negative target with UN Global Compact and SBTi alignment.
- Independent verification of science-based targets in line with 1.5 °C Paris goal.
- Reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- 60% of vendor spend to commit to SBTi by 2027.
- 24% of business holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
- Net zero energy target achieved via LEED Platinum California DGS Natural Resources Headquarters project.
- Sustainability-linked $1 billion credit facility tied to GHG reduction and improving lives metrics.
20,400 people
STEM program engagement
The company's STEM program has engaged over 20,400 individuals, focusing on promoting participation and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
TRIR 0.37 and LWDIR 0.12
Safety performance metrics
The company achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.37 and a Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWDIR) of 0.12 in 2024, representing a 54% and 60% improvement over industry averages, respectively.
- Strive for achievement: committed to high performance and delivering on promises
- Be open and transparent: foster a culture where people can share openly and say what they mean
- Listen to and respect people: value people, listen deeply, and ensure all voices are heard and respected
- Pursue curiosity and have a passion for learning: constantly aim to learn and grow through research, feedback, and reflection
- Embrace diversity and collaboration: work as one team that embraces diversity and actively invites different perspectives
- Indigenous engagement commitments: respect land tenure and property rights; maximize meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Peoples; engage Indigenous suppliers; provide training and youth/elder opportunities
- Women’s representation: supports the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report; targeting structural change for First Nations women and girls
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