Location: Somerset, NJ

Whitman is looking to hire an Environmental Technician with 0 to 3 years of experience to join our Somerset, New Jersey office. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job related training.

Responsibilities: 

  • Various laborer activities, as needed, to complete environmental remediation and construction projects.
  • Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.  Heavy equipment may include excavators, trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snow blowers and other pieces of equipment.  Coordinate maintenance of all equipment on the job site.
  • Driver for delivery of supplies, equipment, and materials to various project sites.
  • Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of company equipment.
  • Attend courses to achieve AHERA Building Inspector certification and subsequent Asbestos Safety Technician courses/tests. Whitman will pay for training/testing costs associated with the certifications.
  • Perform asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor surveys on both commercial and public buildings.
  • Perform project monitoring activities for asbestos abatement and other indoor air quality projects.
  • Perform recordkeeping associated with projects.  Recordkeeping will include, but not be limited to, recording daily events in logbook, and tabulation of site air and bulk sampling results; and assist Project Manager with preparation of reports.
  • May need to work occasional weekends and nights to meet the needs of our clients.  At times less than 24-hour notice is required during emergency callouts.

Requirements: 

  • Associate degree in Environmental Science or related field.
  • 0 to 3 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude and eagerness to learn and be trained.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Clean motor vehicle driving record.
  • Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stooping.
  • Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work some weekends and at night, when needed.

Whitman provides employment consideration to all applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or gender.

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