Project Soil Technician

Environmental

Job Details

Job Title

Project Soil Technician

State

California

City

Petaluma

Discipline

Environmental

Primary Background

Soil Technician

Sector/Industry

Geotechnical, Environmental Remediation

Job ID

8997

Description

Certis Solutions is hiring a project-based Field Technician to support solid waste, mining, civil infrastructure, and environmental remediation projects. This full-time role involves field testing, sampling, and documentation at various active job sites across the western states. All travel expenses are covered for trips of 1-2+ months at a time throughout the 2025 field work season.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Comfortable with travel and extended fieldwork
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and pass a pre-employment physical & drug screening

Top Skills/Key Job Responsibilities

  • Perform field testing (compaction, permeability, moisture-density, etc.)
  • Observe and document geosynthetic liner installation and contractor activities
  • Conduct soil and groundwater sampling
  • Use GPS equipment to record test locations
  • Assist in preparing construction completion reports
  • Support environmental monitoring and quality assurance efforts

Preferences

  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER and/or MSHA Part 48 certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field
  • Familiarity with nuclear density gauges, permeameters, and groundwater sampling techniques
  • Experience on landfill, mine, or hazardous waste sites

Why Join Us?

  • Pay range: $20–$25/hr, based on experience
  • Join a respected team working on diverse, high-impact environmental projects
  • Gain valuable field experience with room for growth in the environmental consulting industry