Junior Field Technician

We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. As a Junior Field Technician, you’ll support emergency response and natural disaster efforts involving environmental and hazardous materials incidents. When available, the Operations team will mobilize you based on client needs and your qualification level, with opportunities for 24/7 on-call work after advanced training. Primary responsibilities include air monitoring, with additional support in areas such as environmental sampling, moisture mapping, and site safety. Accurate documentation using our in-house technology is essential. This role offers nationwide travel, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful environmental impact while working with a dedicated, team-oriented organization committed to protecting the air, water, and soil we depend on. Part Time Flexible/Remote Project Pay Rate: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. Limited Project Pay Rate: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour. Training Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour or other applicable local minimum wage. Potential extensive overtime opportunities at 1.5 or higher pay multipliers. Support emergency response, environmental response, disaster recovery, industrial hygiene, toxicology, risk assessment, and infectious disease response projects. Maintain immediate availability for emergency response and extended travel, typically up to 30 days at a time. Work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, overnight shifts, and rare 24-hour shifts as required. Independently operate monitoring instruments and record measurements Prepare chain-of-custody documentation for environmental samples. Drive non-commercial vehicles to and from project sites. These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required. Functional or higher computer literacy skills in a Windows-based environment required. Experience and/or proficiency with industrial hygiene equipment desirable. Experience using air and environmental sampling equipment desirable. Relevant experience in emergency response, environmental response, construction management, etc., The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary; Keyboarding/typing; Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device, and/or paper copy; Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time; Wear half-face and/or full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and hose supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR 1910.134. May work outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions including but not limited to: sunlight, rain, snow, windy conditions; Encounter environments presenting physical hazards including: uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation/remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment; May be assigned varying shifts including overnight shifts; May work in a setting with potential physical, chemical, and biological hazards. Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration; Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120; Wear partially or totally encapsulating personal protective equipment. May work on waterways, sea, or air. Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. For US residents, click