Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Environmental or Engineering Technician to join our team. This opportunity, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is perfect for individuals looking to build a career in the environmental construction and consulting fields. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including compiling construction quality assurance (CQA) monitoring data, overseeing environmental and remediation construction projects, and providing field and office support to geologists and engineers. The candidate will sometimes work independently, and at other times as part of a larger field support team on site-specific project tasks. The role requires a willingness to work outdoors, perform extensive fieldwork, and travel for extended periods, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). (required).
Up to two (2) years applicable experience. (preferred).
Experience ensuring field activities comply with construction plans and specifications and the ability to monitor several different types of activities simultaneously. (preferred)
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, including survey and topographical drawings. (preferred)
Experience with the operation of industry typical monitoring and data collection equipment, including but not limited laptop and handheld computers, Troxler moisture /density gauges, scales, Elkins or GEM, and other equipment. (preferred)
Experience with multi-media sampling including soil, water, and air. (preferred).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs. (required)
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs. (required)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, and strong work ethic. (required)
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. (required)
Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug testing. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)
Work Environment
Work outdoors, perform extensive fieldwork, and travel for extensive periods of time, including overnights, weekends, and holidays is required.
Fieldwork: Up to 90%
Overnight travel: Up to 90%
Must be located in Palm Beach County-Broward County in order to stay close to management.
Must be able to travel 4-6 weeks at a time.
Minimum 8-10 hours/day, some Saturdays. 50-60 hours/week.
Typically expense mileage for travel
Company Car- may be provided if needed. Must be returned at end of day.
Why Actalent
Work with a dedicated career partner specialized in your healthcare skill set
We advocate on your behalf so you get what you want and need out of your job
Get performance feedback, career advice, and access to ongoing professional development tools
Build your career and learn new skills through projects as diverse as your curiosity
You are eligible for benefits, paid-time-off, and competitive wages that are paid weekly
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Six paid legal holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Paid time off
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.