Environmental Field Technician 1

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Perform fieldwork with all ADS product lines including, but not limited to the operation and maintenance of ADS flow monitoring equipment. Responsible for operating and maintaining all ADS issued field equipment and vehicles associated with the above product lines. Responsible for compliance with ADS Policies, Procedures, and safe work instructions.

Job Responsibilities

• Field work includes but is not limited to:
  • Installation of flow and level monitors within underground sewer lines
  • Installation of rainfall monitoring equipment
  • Flow monitor calibration
  • Collection of sewer flow, level and rainfall data and review for accuracy
  • Operation and maintenance of flow and level monitors and rainfall gauges
  • Driving to and from worksites in standard and non-standard driving conditions.
• Act as topside confined space attendant and effect rescue if necessary.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and organized records in accordance with all ADS quality work instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights using fall protection equipment, including harness and safety devices, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols
• Maintain vehicle and equipment to ensure safety, mechanical soundness and productive operation.
• Travel and work overtime hours as required.
• Complete all required internal and external training requirements and certifications.
• Other duties as required.

Other Requirements:

Employee should complete ADS safety certification to Level 2 at a minimum and obtain a solid understanding of general field operations. This position will perform the function of the second person on the crew. In this position, the employee should complete training in the ADS Core Flow Monitoring modules. Additional training may be required as other needs arise.

• Adhere to all safety work procedures and ADS policies, procedures, and safety work instructions.
• Perform permit required Confined Space Entry
• Setup standard traffic control work zones in high density traffic conditions.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and driving record. 

Prerequisites: 

• High school education or GED equivalent and valid driver’s license. Qualified candidate must be able to successfully pass a drug screen and background check.
• Respiratory fit testing and ability to wear a respirator for extended periods.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Manual dexterity with good mechanical skills Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills Basic computer skills (Windows-based operating platform and Microsoft Outlook / Excel / Word at a minimum) Willingness to work outdoors in most weather conditions. Physical and cognitive ability necessary to complete multiple confined space entries and operate within the space for extended periods. Perform strenuous non-entry vertical rescue operations, when necessary, in urgent situations. Must be able to function in a team environment and be capable of achieving daily productivity targets. Must be willing to travel to and work in the physical conditions present in a sewer. Must be willing to foster a healthy safety culture. Bend, twist, pull, lift and carry loads of up to 60 pounds.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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