Entry-Level Field Scientist - College & Early Career Program

Company: Alliance Technical Group
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionOverview:
Are you ready to begin your journey towards a rewarding career in the environmental field? Does protecting the environment and gaining hands-on experience as a Field Scientist interest you? Apply today! You'll get great hands-on experience, travel to exciting customer locations within your region (with expenses covered), and enjoy the great outdoors!
This is a great opportunity in a recession-proof industry where the sky is the limit! As a Field Scientist, you will have the opportunity to learn and advance within our rapidly growing company while simultaneously obtaining an education on the industrial processes that we serve. Benefits to the Entry-Level Field Scientist role include a clear and progressive career path, upward mobility, PTO, and great benefits that kick in the month following your start date.
Entry-Level Field Scientist Info:
Alliance Technical Group provides the full spectrum of services to support our customers' environmental needs, and ultimately, helps protect the environment. We are currently hiring enthusiastic, adventurous, science or mechanically-minded individuals who have the desire to obtain valuable work experience and learn on the job. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of industrial processes, and travel to various customer locations typically in your region/state, with all travel expenses paid. The work is conducted safely outdoors, on emissions source platforms, often at elevated heights, so you must love being outside.
Starting pay rate is $20 per hour, with generous quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and plenty of overtime available, the annual salary is estimated to be up to $48K in first year. In addition, you'll receive a great benefits package, paid time off, and the ability to receive referral bonuses.
Duties & Responsibilities:
In this important position, you will conduct Stack Emissions Testing including equipment preparation, deployment, staging/breakdown, sample collection and recovery. During our comprehensive training process, you will learn the following responsibilities, and once experienced, have the opportunity for rapid advancement:

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• Conduct on-site field testing in a professional manner and transport testing equipment to customer sites
  
• Follow all test methods, procedures, and processes for quality source testing
  
• Apply careful mechanical and electrical skills while troubleshooting testing systems
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening
    
  • Must have a valid driver's license
    
  • Enjoy being outdoors, working safely in all weather conditions
    
  • Ability and desire to climb stairs and ladders and work at elevated heights
    
  • Degree in environmental, engineering, or mechanical sciences, or related experience skill and ability is highly preferred
    
  • Experience related to environmental response/sample collection, mechanical, construction, or electrical work is helpful and preferred
    
  • Experience with or strong aptitude to learn the use of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) & Adobe products
    
  • Ability and desire to be on your feet, lift equipment up to 75 pounds, climb ladders or stairs and work at elevated heights and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
    
  • Ability to distinguish between shades of color is critical for safety
    
    Employee Benefits:
    
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    • Participation in the Profit Sharing program = quarterly bonuses!
      
    • Medical - Dental - Vision Insurance
      
    • Paid Time Off & Holidays
      
    • Disability & Life Insurance
      
    • Flexible Spending Account
      
    • 401(K) w/ Competitive Match
      
    • Employee Assistance Program
      
    • Paid travel & per diem
      
      
      In compliance with applicable Pay Transparency laws, Alliance Technical Group provides a range of compensation for job postings within locations that have these requirements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The pay range for this entry-level role is $18-$20 per hour.
      At Alliance, we are committed to fostering a workplace and community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our organization, but also strengthens our ability to innovate, collaborate, and succeed.
      Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
      
      

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