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Environmental Technician

Turner Staffing Group is currently seeking skilled environmental technician for short term project near Searchlight NV. In addition to hourly wage, the position does offer transportation to and from job location.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday - 10+ hours a day. Hours are 3:45am-5pm which includes paid travel time to and from job site located about 30-40 miles from Searchlight on CA side.

Pay: Hourly pay will be $18-$20 per hour. Travel pay is paid 1.5 times the hourly rate. OT is paid for any hours over 8 hours a day. Paid 1 hour lunch and rest pay.

Job Overview
General Technician Duties: Ability to operate equipment, including: skid-steer, forklift, and water truck.

Assist the Re-vegetation Engineer at the plant nurseries and greenhouse with tasks that include: replacement of irrigation tubing, greenhouse maintenance and planting, weed removal, salvaging and transplanting new plants.

Environmental sampling: Collect soil, water, waste, and other materials, as directed by the Environmental Engineer.

Environmental inspection: Assist the Environmental Engineer to conduct regular inspections to check areas of compliance with company and regulatory requirements, and to identify and implement corrective measures.

Documentation: Prepare field observation notes, records, and reports related to the above

Oversee maintenance and repairs related to environmental requirements

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:

General compliance-related data entry to MS Word or Excel.

Operate environmental field equipment as necessary

Promotes awareness of environmental issues among employees

Inspection and management of obligations for the protection of the desert tortoise and other protected species.

Assist the Environmental Engineer with hazardous waste management and inspections

Conduct fieldwork to investigate the nature and extent of any accidental spills

Maintain documentation for inspections, spills, and corrective actions, including environmental SOPs, policies, and forms.

Support sustainability initiatives, including land restoration, water conservation, reclamation, and biodiversity protection

Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks and monitor work to ensure the highest quality.

Act in a responsible, professional, and safe manner at all times

Punctuality and regular attendance required.

Reports all environmental concerns to supervisor

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Experience in the environmental, mining, or related fields is preferred.

Ability to take direction and to work as a team is required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed at an active mine site that may include open pit mining, processing facilities, leach pads, maintenance areas, and office environments. Employees may be exposed to extreme weather conditions associated with a desert climate, including high heat, cold temperatures, wind, dust, and occasional precipitation or flash flooding. Depending on the role, work areas may involve proximity to large mobile equipment, moving mechanical parts, blasting activities, noise, vibration, diesel exhaust fumes, chemicals, fuels, oils, airborne particles, or other industrial hazards typical of mining operations. Outdoor work on uneven or rough terrain is common for many roles. Employees may encounter desert wildlife and native plant life. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as determined by job duties, task hazards, and work location. PPE includes, but is not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other PPE as determined by job task and location.

Physical Demands:

Manual dexterity; handling and grasping; fingering and fine motor skills; speaking clearly; hearing in speech, radio, and environmental ranges; seeing, reading, and comprehension; near and distant vision; depth perception. While performing job responsibilities, employees must be able to communicate effectively and maintain situational awareness in an active mining environment. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or working on uneven surfaces. Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, controls, or computer systems is required. Specific physical demand requirements will be provided during the interview process. Employees may be required to work while wearing the required PPE, including respiratory and hearing protection. These requirements are representative, but not allinclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the employee.

Qualifications

Attention to Detail, Organizing Skills, Working in Hot, Cold, Wet and Noisy Environment

HS diploma / GED

Current MSHA Certification (desired).

HAZWOPER, and DOT certifications for waste inspections and disposals preferred.