Environmental Field Technician

Apex is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our team in our Greensburg or Somerset, PA office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, collecting environmental data, and spending the majority of their workday in the field rather than behind a desk.

In this role, you will support environmental monitoring and sampling projects, with approximately 80–90% of your work focused on active and reclaimed mine sites. You’ll collect water samples from streams, private water supplies, and monitoring wells; accurately document field activities; and ensure samples are properly prepared and submitted to laboratories.

Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Field Technician:

• Conduct routine environmental field sampling, primarily at active and reclaimed mine sites.
• Collect quarterly water samples from streams, private supply sources, monitoring wells, and other locations.
• Gather accurate field data and complete field documentation and sampling records.
• Prepare samples for shipment and coordinate delivery to laboratories.
• Follow established sampling procedures, safety protocols, and quality-control requirements.
• Communicate professionally with property owners, clients, and members of the public when working at sampling locations.
• Travel to project sites within approximately two hours of the office.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and in remote locations, including areas with limited cell service.
• Support other environmental projects and teams as opportunities arise.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, natural resources, or a related scientific field is preferred.
• Previous environmental field experience is preferred.
• Experience with environmental sampling, water sampling, or field data collection is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately document field activities.
• Comfortable working independently in remote and outdoor environments.
• Comfortable interacting professionally with property owners, clients, and the public.
• Ability to work approximately 4–5 days per week in the field.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Apex is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

What You'll Love working with us:

• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time-off and holidays.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Other perks and incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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