Technician (Position Code: IL/Tech115)
Waterborne Environmental has an opening for a full-time Technician in our Champaign, Illinois office. The Technician will have responsibilities for project and administrative technical tasks. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to assist with data collection and entry; contributing to design and conductance of soil and water monitoring programs; providing technical administrative support including preparation for data collection, field travel, and in-office data and equipment management activities; composing memos and standard operating procedures; researching material; and managing storage facility and company vehicles. Travel throughout the United States will be required and may comprise 25 percent of project time. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and possess a willingness to learn new technologies and skills with minimum oversight in addition to possessing the following qualifications:
High School Graduate; Post-Secondary Education a plus
Minimum of 2 years of related experience preferred
Interest in the environmental field
Self-motivated, organized, and resourceful with ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Professional, dependable, and have excellent communication skills
Computer skills, including in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to perform thorough quality check on work
Excellent mechanical aptitude including: troubleshooting/maintaining field equipment, welding, electrical wiring and circuitry, proficiency with hand tools and designing custom field equipment
Must hold a valid U. S. driver’s license and be capable of driving larger company vehicles (pickup trucks and cargo vans) and also operating a forklift. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) a plus
Ability to oversee company fleet vehicles and storage facility. Includes maintaining materials inventory
Able to lift up to 50 pounds and withstand physical outdoor elements such as heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions associated with field studies
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.