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Experience in water treatment, environmental sampling, HVAC systems, or DOHMH regulated cooling tower programs (Preferred) Education: * 2 Year Technical Degree or advanced (preferred) * *Experience ...

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How much do environmental sampling technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental sampling technician in the United States is $24.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Environmental Sampling Technician do?

An Environmental Sampling Technician is responsible for collecting samples of air, water, soil, or other materials from various locations to test for pollutants, contaminants, or other environmental hazards. They follow strict protocols to ensure the samples are not contaminated and accurately represent the site conditions. After collection, they may prepare the samples for laboratory analysis and maintain detailed records. Their work supports environmental monitoring, compliance, and remediation efforts.

What Does an Environmental Sampling Technician Do?

An environmental sampling technician takes samples of different parts of a local environment to examine the composition and determine any environmental hazards that may exist. There are different types of samples with which an environmental sampling technician may work. Your duties may be to perform analysis on soil or water to determine contamination, or the atmosphere to determine air quality. Regardless of the type of testing, your responsibilities are to ensure that the local ecosystem is in compliance with safety standards. Your findings may also be used to create and implement environmental regulations. You may need to perform analyses to determine environmental conditions in the past and track changes over time.

What is the difference between Environmental Sampling Technician vs Environmental Field Technician?

AspectEnvironmental Sampling TechnicianEnvironmental Field Technician
CertificationsOften requires OSHA safety training, EPA sampling certificationsSimilar certifications, may include additional equipment operation licenses
Work EnvironmentFieldwork collecting samples at sites like factories, contaminated areasFieldwork involving site assessments, environmental monitoring
Job DutiesCollecting soil, water, air samples for analysisMonitoring environmental conditions, site inspections
Industry UsageCommonly used in environmental consulting, remediation projectsUsed in environmental agencies, consulting firms

Both roles involve fieldwork and sample collection, but Environmental Sampling Technicians focus primarily on collecting samples for laboratory analysis, while Environmental Field Technicians may perform broader environmental monitoring and site assessments. The certifications and work environments overlap significantly, making them closely related roles in the environmental industry.

What are some common challenges Environmental Sampling Technicians face when collecting samples in the field?

Environmental Sampling Technicians often encounter challenges such as working in adverse weather conditions, navigating difficult or remote terrain, and ensuring that samples are not contaminated during collection and transport. Attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols are essential to maintain the integrity of samples. Additionally, technicians must often coordinate closely with team members and communicate findings effectively to ensure accurate data reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environmental Sampling Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Sampling Technician, you need a background in environmental science or a related field, along with knowledge of sampling protocols and data collection methods. Familiarity with field sampling equipment, laboratory analysis procedures, and data management systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate data collection and reporting, which are critical for environmental compliance and informed decision-making.
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Environmental Sampling Technician

Environmental Sampling Technician

HydroGeoLogic, Inc

Livermore, CA • On-site

$81K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Internal Job Title: Hazardous Waste Disposal Technician III
City & State: Livermore, CA

Work Location: On-site

FLSA Classification: Exempt


Description/Job Summary

HGL - WHO WE ARE

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges.

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.


POSITION DESCRIPTION

HGL is hiring for an Environmental Sampling Technician that supports nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations by performing environmental and radiological sampling, characterization, and data evaluation activities to support a Deactivation, Decommissioning, and Removal project for five buildings at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) project site in Livermore, CA. The duration of project is anticipated to be 5 ½ years.

This role ensures compliance with DOE, NRC, EPA, and state regulatory requirements and supports safe, compliant waste disposition activities. The position requires hands-on field sampling experience in radiological and hazardous waste environments and close coordination with health physics, waste management, and project operations teams.


Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Perform field sampling of radiological, hazardous, mixed, and non-hazardous waste streams in support of D&D activities
  • Collect soil, concrete, debris, water, sludge, and bulk waste samples using approved procedures and sampling plans
  • Support waste characterization efforts to determine appropriate treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal pathways
  • Maintain strict adherence to chain-of-custody, sample integrity, and QA/QC requirements
  • Conduct sampling activities in compliance with DOE Orders, NRC regulations, RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, and applicable state and local regulations
  • Follow radiological control procedures and work under Radiological Work Permits (RWPs)
  • Apply ALARA principles during all field activities
  • Participate in safety briefings, hazard analyses, and pre-task planning
  • Document sampling activities accurately in field logs, databases, and electronic systems
  • Review laboratory analytical data for completeness, quality, and regulatory compliance
  • Assist with preparation of sampling reports, waste profiles, and regulatory documentation
  • Support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries as needed

Required Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental or radiological sampling
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Health Physics, Nuclear Science, or a related scientific discipline
  • Experience completing chain of custody forms, coordinating sampling efforts, and packaging and shipping samples
  • Working knowledge of hazardous and/or radioactive waste characterization requirements
  • OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 40-hour certification
  • Ability to work in industrial and radiological environments
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs and perform field work in varying conditions
  • Ability to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE

Preferred Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

  • Experience supporting nuclear facilities, D&D projects, and/or DOE/NRC-regulated sites


Details

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required. A valid driver’s license is required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education verification and driving record verification.

This specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.

HydroGeoLogic, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, medical condition, military/veteran status, unemployment status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, California, or local law, including California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

The salary for this position ranges from $81,408.00-$122,112.00. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.


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