Geosynthetic Liner Technician - Houston, United States - Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges.

Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network.

Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

We are looking for a Geosynthetic Liner Technician. You will have the ability to see, travel, and work outdoors year-round. Lodging provided on behalf of the company, and you will receive per diem.

Your Role:

Understand environmental, health & safety regulations, and perform work in compliant manner.
Travel for extended periods (95% of season away from home). This includes short and longterm hotel stays and traveling between states.
Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped (1:1, 2:1, and 3:1) landfills, and outdoor terrain.
Ability to do heavy, manual work.
Ability to help maneuver, cut, and fuse HDPE liner.
Must be able to work in trenched areas to connect, refit and adjust liner on landfills and project sites.
Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a nonconsistent basis.
Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely including on very odorous project sites.
Clean up work areas, clean and fuel vehicles, and equipment as necessary.
Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as pickup trucks, and smaller equipment.
Available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
Ability to communicate with clients and peers in a professional manner.
Assist site supervisors with the materials and equipment needs and helping to collect supplies for projects.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma and GED preferred.
Experience on landfill or refuse collection a plus.
A team player with the ability and willingness to pitch in as needed in areas outside core responsibilities and expertise.

Due to the nature of the position being offered, this offer is contingent upon successful completion of the following:

A background investigation if required. Please note that this investigation requires your consent and cooperation.
To drive for company business, you must maintain a safe driving record as defined by Tetra Tech's Vehicle Safety program. This offer of employment is contingent upon successful evaluation of a motor vehicle (MVR) check if required.
This offer is also contingent on valid proof of completed OSHA 10 Hour Construction certificate as defined by Tetra Tech.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success.

Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world.

Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

Please no phone calls or agencies.