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Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
As we continue to grow, we're focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what's possible. At Apex, you don't just join a company, you help shape what comes next.
We are currently seeking to add an Environmental Technician to be based in Lexington, Oregon. This role is a long-term field-based position, with a projected work schedule ranging from four 10-hour days to six 10-hour days per week and opportunity for overtime.
Hourly rate: $27 to $30
The role is field-intensive to support a solar development project located in rural Lexington, Oregon. Key functions will include regular inspections of stormwater erosion controls to ensure compliance with permit requirements.
Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Technician 1:
This position is primarily responsible for stormwater inspection and sampling, including the following:
Training will be provided for stormwater inspection and sampling procedures.
- Perform stormwater inspections to verify permit compliance
- Complete daily field documentation (forms, logs, photos)
- Communicate promptly any deficiencies in stormwater erosion controls to project management team.
- Support data review and prepare brief summaries/reports of inspection and sampling results
What we're looking for:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to function independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening. We are a drug-free workplace.
- Ability to perform various physical tasks (i.e., bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.) and work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Authorization to work in the US
- Valid driver's license
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in industrial hygiene, environmental science, biology, health and safety, or a related field
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification or similar. Apex to provide appropriate training if certification is not currently active.
Why you'll love working for 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.
Apex Job Title: Environmental Technician 1
Req ID: 11576
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