Environmental Technician

We are currently seeking to add an Environmental Technician to be based in Lexington, Oregon. This role is a long-term field-based position, with a projected work schedule ranging from four 10-hour days to six 10-hour days per week and opportunity for overtime.

Hourly rate: $27 to $30

The role is field-intensive to support a solar development project located in rural Lexington, Oregon. Key functions will include regular inspections of stormwater erosion controls to ensure compliance with permit requirements.

This position is primarily responsible for stormwater inspection and sampling, including the following:

Training will be provided for stormwater inspection and sampling procedures.

• →Perform stormwater inspections to verify permit compliance
• →Complete daily field documentation (forms, logs, photos)
• →Communicate promptly any deficiencies in stormwater erosion controls to project management team.
• →Support data review and prepare brief summaries/reports of inspection and sampling results

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening. We are a drug-free workplace.
• Ability to perform various physical tasks (i.e., bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.) and work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Authorization to work in the US 
• Valid driver's license 

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in industrial hygiene, environmental science, biology, health and safety, or a related field
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification or similar. Apex to provide appropriate training if certification is not currently active.

• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time-off and holidays.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Other perks and incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Req ID: 11576