Environmental Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Environmental Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable environmental technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will collect air, water, soil and waste samples using approved methods, calibrate and operate field monitoring instruments and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Collect air, water, soil and waste samples using approved methods
• Calibrate and operate field monitoring instruments
• Complete chain-of-custody forms and field logs
• Conduct stormwater, spill and compliance inspections
• Perform laboratory tests and prepare samples for labs
• Enter and organize data and help prepare reports
• Follow health and safety plans on contaminated sites
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of environmental sampling methods and field instrument calibration
• Attention to detail and written communication
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour
• Stormwater inspector certification
• DOT hazmat shipping training
• Experience with multiparameter water-quality meters

Skills

• Chain-of-custody documentation
• Stormwater and compliance inspection
• Basic chemistry and lab techniques
• Data entry and reporting
• Independence in the field
• Integrity

Work environment and schedule

Environmental technicians work in the field (at industrial sites, construction projects, landfills, rivers and remediation sites) and in labs and offices. Field work happens in all weather and may involve exposure to contaminants, requiring PPE. Usually full-time. Field schedules can include early mornings, travel and occasional overtime; emergency spill work can be unpredictable.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.