Environmental Technician

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions.

Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston continues to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a leading provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Weston Solutions, Inc. is hiring a technician/staff geologist to work as part of a team to provide support for several projects in the San Fernando Valley, CA area. The primary task will be to assist in the operation of a small groundwater treatment plant located near the San Fernando Valley, CA. The responsibilities associated with this task include monitoring of day-to-day plant operations, performing on-site operations and system checks, preparing feed solutions, performing preventative maintenance, maintaining and providing minor repair for instrumentation and treatment equipment, maintain inventories for chemicals and other materials/parts, and responding to system shutdowns and alarms. Operator/technician must be capable of working independently and in cooperation with a second lead operator. The position requires a minimum of 1 year directly applicable experience in water and wastewater treatment operations or similar operations. Because the plant operates 24-7, the position does require on-call availability on weekends that is shared between the two operators, with as-needed support from our engineering staff. We anticipate that the plant will be in operation for at least the next 6 years.

Additional tasks/skills associated with the position include:

• Groundwater, surface water and soil sampling;
• Collecting groundwater elevation data;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a project team.
• Technical School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in related field technician position.
• Self-sufficient and ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.
• Oversee and work with subcontractors while performing work.
• Basic understanding of the equipment and technology used to gather environmental samples and information in the field.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment
• Help establish and drive improvement in health and safety standards including training, corrective actions and compliance.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• OSHA 40-hour training a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• No overnight out of town travel is required, but available if desired.
• Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the individual needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off to include vacation, sick, holiday and parental leave
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Salary Range: 37,700 - 50,300 - 62,804