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Environmental Technician at LaBella Associates

Environmental Technician

LaBella Associates · Lancaster, NY, US

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Environmental Technician

LaBella Associates · Lancaster, NY, US

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About the Role

This physical role requires outdoor field work, strong mechanics, and a commitment to strict safety standards. You will work alongside a Lead Driller to operate drilling rigs, collect soil and groundwater samples, and install monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately describe soil types, document ground water depths, illustrate monitoring well diagrams and produce field logs.
  • Peer review field logs before sending them to clients.
  • Assist with underground utility call outs to U-Dig NY.
  • Assist with creation of Health and Safety Plans.
  • Responsible for paperwork: daily unit reports, boring logs, HASP, tailgate safety meetings and other various paperwork on occasion.
  • Assist the Lead Driller in mobilizing, positioning, and setting up hollow-stem auger and direct-push (Geoprobe) drilling rigs.
  • Handle down-hole tools to collect high-quality soil cores and groundwater samples using split-spoon and Shelby tube methods.
  • Assist in constructing and installing groundwater monitoring wells, piezometers, and vapor pins.
  • Execute meticulous cleaning protocols on all sampling tools and drill rods between boreholes to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance, greasing, and minor mechanical repairs on rigs, pumps, and support equipment.
  • Mix and pump bentonite grout to seal boreholes and restore surfaces with asphalt or concrete patches.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in geology or closely related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in environmental, geotechnical, or construction drilling preferred.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly, stand for long periods, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification is highly desirable but not required at hire.
  • Willingness to travel overnight for regional projects as required.

Skills

  • Strong mechanics
  • Drilling rig operation
  • Soil and groundwater sampling
  • Monitoring equipment installation
  • Boring log creation
  • Health and Safety Plan creation
  • Paperwork management
  • Hollow-stem auger and direct-push drilling
  • Split-spoon and Shelby tube sampling
  • Groundwater monitoring well, piezometer, and vapor pin installation
  • Decontamination protocols
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Mechanical repair
  • Bentonite grout mixing and pumping
  • Site restoration

Location

  • Regional projects

Work Type

  • Field work
  • Outdoor work
  • Overnight travel

Experience Level

  • 1+ years of experience preferred

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in geology or closely related field

Salary/Compensations

  • $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
  • $65.00 daily per diem for travel

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid, single-occupancy hotel rooms for all out-of-town assignments.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) enrollment with up to a company match.
  • 2 weeks of accrued PTO plus 6 paid national holidays per year.
  • $150 annual voucher for steel-toed work boots and company-provided safety gear (PPE).
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Team Building Events
  • Community Service Events

About the Company

  • LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside.

Equal Opportunity

  • All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.