Field Technician – Los Alamos, NM
Requirements:
Associate’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent; however, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable
Familiarity and experience working with pressure systems (nitrogen tanks) desired
Valid driver’s license required
Mechanical aptitude desired
Skill and ability to perform basic tasks and to analyze and develop innovative solutions to problems
Ability to recommend approaches for new and improved processes
Ability to work with broad objectives, with latitude to determine the best way to accomplish tasks
Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job
Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment
Familiarity with the LANL site and work environment preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
Routine and frequent verbal and written communications include radio communication and log keeping
Year-round field work, duration is dependent on compliance sampling requirements
Light Work Category:
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work
The employee exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision
This position will require work in the outdoors, and at times may include walking and hiking several miles while carrying equipment weighing approximately 30 – 50 lbs.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
In this position the qualified candidate may also support one of more of the following departments, Stormwater/IP Inspection, Surface Water Monitoring, Drilling, Storm Water Corrective Actions, and/or Remediation Services
The qualified candidate may be required to attain and maintain a DOE L or Q clearance
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Individual must pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept all company policies
This position may require a physical fit-for-duty screen
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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