Environmental Tech

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Field Manager, the Environmental Technician will play an integral part in RJN’s success. They will assist with field inspection services in sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and other underground infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspection services such as manhole inspection, smoke testing, and dye water flooding.
• Perform confined space entry work in manholes on a daily basis.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of flow meters.
• Assist with maintaining and cleaning equipment and vehicles to ensure work can be performed in a safe and productive manner.
• Interact with clients and the general public in a professional manner.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures contained in the RJN Group, Inc. Safety Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Travel and work overtime as required.

Minimum Skills & Experience

• High School diploma or GED certificate from an accredited institution.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Mechanical skills – ability to utilize hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with smartphones and tablets (iPads, etc.).
• Physical and cognitive abilities to perform confined space entry.
• Ability to read and interpret sewer and road maps.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within confined space entry.
• Experience working in a customer‑centric role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: standing, walking, sitting; using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; squatting or crouching in a confined space; climbing ladders or steps; working with arms above head; talking and hearing. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and tolerate heat or cold weather conditions. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Work environment: minimal noise in the office, moderate noise in the field. May be required to remain in a confined space for extended periods.
• Personal Protective Equipment: none required in office; in the field must wear steel‑toe boots, Class 2 or Class 3 safety vest, high‑visibility T‑shirt, and as needed gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and other standard equipment.

Benefits

• Company‑funded employee stock ownership plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching retirement plan.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedule.
• Tuition assistance, including student loan repayment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time off.
• Holiday time off.
• Casual dress code.