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Environmental Field Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with relevant degrees may qualify under EB-2. Employers sponsor permanent residency through PERM labor certification, filing an I-140 after DOL approval. Field-intensive work and licensing requirements can strengthen your sponsorship case significantly.
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APTIM is currently seeking a CQA Environmental Field Tech for our Solid Waste Services Group in the Concord CA area to support our exciting portfolio of projects. We provide the following services to both the public and private sectors: The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Stormwater compliance
- Environmental compliance audits
- Groundwater monitoring compliance
- Landfill gas compliance
- Solid Waste Reporting for site-specific and General Waste Discharge Requirements
Our philosophy centers on developing and maintaining a culture of mutual respect and honesty, where people listen generously and speak straight. At APTIM, you can expect countless opportunities to learn, develop business and leadership skills, and engage on a multitude of projects.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Perform Construction Quality Assurance Services (CQA) for landfill construction
- Groundwater, leachate, landfill gas monitoring, surface water, and soil sampling
- Maintenance and calibration of field monitoring equipment
- Coordination with the field team and laboratory to prepare sampling paperwork and bottle orders for sampling events
- Prepare testing, sampling, or inspection is performed consistent with guidelines and proper standard of care
- Perform earthwork testing, including nuclear density testing
- Perform soil logging and oversight during drilling
- Prepare daily reports and data sheets
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or college degree
- 3+ years of similar experience
- Applicant must possess a valid Drivers' License and clean driving record
- 40-hr HAZWOPER current certificate, or ability to complete the training within one month of hire
- Physical work the ability to lift 50 pounds will be required
- Ability and drive to work alone, along with working in a team environment as needed
- Willing to travel
- Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
- MUST HAVE LANDFILL EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Physical work the ability to lift 50 pounds will be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with solid waste / landfills sites
- Strong troubleshooting abilities relating to industrial controls
- Ability to read civil and mechanical drawings
- Must be able to occasionally access confined operational spaces
About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $33- $37 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTIM Envir & Infra LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
- Company paid and optional Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
- 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
- APTIM 401(k) Guide
- APTIM - Helpful Documents
Watch our video:
About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better
Job Overview:
APTIM is currently seeking a CQA Environmental Field Tech for our Solid Waste Services Group in the Concord CA area to support our exciting portfolio of projects. We provide the following services to both the public and private sectors: The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Stormwater compliance
- Environmental compliance audits
- Groundwater monitoring compliance
- Landfill gas compliance
- Solid Waste Reporting for site-specific and General Waste Discharge Requirements
Our philosophy centers on developing and maintaining a culture of mutual respect and honesty, where people listen generously and speak straight. At APTIM, you can expect countless opportunities to learn, develop business and leadership skills, and engage on a multitude of projects.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Perform Construction Quality Assurance Services (CQA) for landfill construction
- Groundwater, leachate, landfill gas monitoring, surface water, and soil sampling
- Maintenance and calibration of field monitoring equipment
- Coordination with the field team and laboratory to prepare sampling paperwork and bottle orders for sampling events
- Prepare testing, sampling, or inspection is performed consistent with guidelines and proper standard of care
- Perform earthwork testing, including nuclear density testing
- Perform soil logging and oversight during drilling
- Prepare daily reports and data sheets
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or college degree
- 3+ years of similar experience
- Applicant must possess a valid Drivers' License and clean driving record
- 40-hr HAZWOPER current certificate, or ability to complete the training within one month of hire
- Physical work the ability to lift 50 pounds will be required
- Ability and drive to work alone, along with working in a team environment as needed
- Willing to travel
- Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
- MUST HAVE LANDFILL EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Physical work the ability to lift 50 pounds will be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with solid waste / landfills sites
- Strong troubleshooting abilities relating to industrial controls
- Ability to read civil and mechanical drawings
- Must be able to occasionally access confined operational spaces
About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $33- $37 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTIM Envir & Infra LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
- Company paid and optional Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
- 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
- APTIM 401(k) Guide
- APTIM - Helpful Documents
Watch our video:
About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Field Technician
Match your credentials to SOC codes
PERM filings use Standard Occupational Classification codes to define the role. Confirm your education and experience align with the Environmental Science and Protection Technicians SOC before applying, so your PERM audit trail is clean from the start.
Target employers with active PERM history
Environmental consulting firms, civil engineering contractors, and remediation companies file PERM most frequently for field technician roles. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have certified similar positions in your target region before sending applications.
Document field certifications before sponsorship begins
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, soil sampling credentials, or state-issued environmental technician licenses strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your PERM filing. Gather official certificates and transcripts now, since USCIS may request them during I-140 adjudication.
Understand prevailing wage before your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV wages for your location before negotiating your offer, so there are no surprises at the PWD stage.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Identify Environmental Field Technician roles at companies with verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which filters openings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity so you spend less time on employers who won't file.
Plan for PERM recruitment documentation requirements
Your employer must run a mandatory DOL recruitment campaign before filing PERM, including newspaper ads and internal postings. Ask hiring managers early whether their HR team has run PERM recruitment before, since inexperienced employers frequently cause avoidable delays.
Green Card Environmental Field Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Environmental Field Technician work qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Environmental Field Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, geology, or a related field, it may qualify under EB-2 instead. Your employer's attorney will classify the role based on actual job duties and minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
Unlike H-1B visa, employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status with renewal deadlines. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and most countries outside India and China face minimal priority date backlogs at that preference level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take one to three years, compared to H-1B status in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For field technician roles, the employer must advertise through specific channels, document all applicants considered, and then submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL. If certified, the employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. DOL audits are common for field science roles, so thorough documentation matters.
How can I find Environmental Field Technician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes filtering difficult on general platforms. Migrate Mate lets you search Environmental Field Technician openings specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor permanent residency for this type of role.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on a different work visa status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is independent of your current nonimmigrant status. Employers can begin the PERM process while you hold H-1B, O-1 visa, TN visa, or other work authorization. Starting early matters because your priority date is established when USCIS receives the I-140, and earlier dates mean earlier access to a green card interview or adjustment of status filing.