Field Technician

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving real-world environmental challenges, and being part of a collaborative team, this role may be for you. Our Massachusetts and Rhode Island offices are looking for a Field Technician who’s eager to support a variety of field-based projects and grow their career while helping improve environmental and human health.

• Install treatment systems and implement remedial technologies to address impacts on drinking water, groundwater, stormwater, soil, sediment, and indoor air 

• Maintain automated remedial systems that utilize air compressors, vacuum blowers, electric and pneumatic pumps, and various filtration media to solve challenging environmental problems

• Oversee subcontractors performing a variety of tasks including excavation, construction, waste management, and well drilling

• Sample various media, including drinking water, soil, groundwater, concrete, asphalt, surface water, sediment, indoor air, and soil vapor in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Operation of various types of field equipment (e.g., GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, oil-water interface meters, etc.) and laboratory equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Operation and maintenance of remediation systems, including groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction systems, and chemical injection systems

• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring, and chain-of-custody forms

• Review, understand, and interpret project plans, construction plans, and specifications, shop drawings, product data, RFIs, and change orders

• Perform scheduled tests, observations, and inspections in accordance with applicable test procedures and project requirements

• Assist with field testing to gather data for engineering, hydrogeologic, and scientific evaluations

• Observe and document field activities and prepare construction documentation reports

• Operate and maintain company vehicles, trailers, and equipment

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s Degree, and/or trade school preferred

• 2 to 7 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, public works, a trade (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, etc.), or similar 

• Environmental field experience is strongly preferred

• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting aptitude preferred

• Experience driving large trucks/vans, heavy equipment, and towing trailers is desirable

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances

• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (aka TWIC card)

• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and First Aid/CPR training preferred

• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must have own vehicle to travel to and from work sites

Salary Range:

The compensation range for this position is $25/hr - $30/hr, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.

Benefits: