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Environmental Technician

ERRG · San Francisco · United States

Occupation
Mechanic / Technician

Posted: 3/20/2025 · Last checked: 10/28/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from ERRG's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

 

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At ERRG, we believe that each of our projects are significant and the most critical ingredient for success is our people. Our people provide the talent, experience, and passion that lies at the heart of every one of our projects. That is why we can provide the challenges and inspiration to help our people grow professionally and personally. 

Some of the great benefits we offer for eligible roles, may include competitive compensation, hands-on training, educational assistance, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

 

About the Role

Primary responsibilities are collecting environmental samples, complying with health and safety requirements, and providing strong communication to client representatives during field activities.

Key Role Components

  • Soil, groundwater, and air sampling
  • Construction site safety and environmental compliance
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Frequent paid travel throughout CA as well as overtime pay (1.5x and 2x pay as applicable per CA labor law)

Role Overview

  • Detail oriented with paperwork and submittals.  Correctly fill out a field notebook, photograph documentation, health and safety audit forms, etc. 
  • Attend and/or lead a health and safety daily tailgate meeting
  • Collect environmental samples, including soil, air, and water
  • Be trained and operate an onsite mobile laboratory
  • Ability to calibrate and operate field meters (e.g., XRF) and record results
  • Strong and consistent communication
  • Maintain professional and capable image while interacting with clients
  • Ability to manage your own schedule/utilization and communicate clearly with client representatives and ERRG project manager
  • Any noncompliance events and their resolution are communicated and documented
  • Accepts responsibility for meeting standards of quality required by ERRG
  • Takes ownership of assignments and sees them through to completion
  • Meets deadlines
  • Implements field assignments in accordance with health and safety and quality control requirements
  • Adheres to project-specific and corporate-wide safety policies

What You Bring

  • High school diploma
  • 1 to 3 years of related work experience
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refreshers
  • Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Proficient in MS Word Office Suite Products
  • Ability to travel to projects sites, as needed
  • Ability to stand/walk 8+ hours/day
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly
California Salary Range
$25—$30 USD

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

ERRG is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of its employees. As part of the company's commitment to safeguard the wellbeing of its employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, ERRG maintains a drug free workplace and complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

ERRG is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. 

 

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