Field Assistant II

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Kickstart Your Field Career as a Field Assistant II — Support Sewer System Assessments that Keep Communities Running

Are you ready to get hands-on in the field while contributing to critical infrastructure that protects public health and the environment? Do you enjoy working outdoors, tackling real-world challenges, and being part of a team that values accuracy, safety, and collaboration?

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Field Assistant II to join our Water Team in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Congduct inspections of sanitary sewer systems—including flow monitoring, smoke testing, manhole inspections, and field investigations—to identify inflow and infiltration
• Collect, organize, and review field data to ensure accuracy and support reporting and analysis efforts
• Support engineering staff on sewer assessment and rehabilitation projects by contributing to technical field tasks and data-driven project needs
• Report inspection findings in accordance with established technical standards, regulations, and client/company protocols

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Surveys required
• Ability to operate various computer programs associated with sanitary sewer study
• Strong knowledge of basic mathematics and formulas and familiarity with safety rules and regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Team-oriented mindset with the willingness to assist mid- and senior-level field and engineering staff
• Ability to work in confined spaces and outdoors, tolerate extreme environmental conditions, and lift/carry 30 lbs. regularly
• Valid driver’s license required with the ability to travel as needed
• NASSCO and Confined Space Entry certifications preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Skills

• Ability to operate various computer programs associated with sanitary sewer study
• Strong knowledge of basic mathematics and formulas and familiarity with safety rules and regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Team-oriented mindset with the willingness to assist mid- and senior-level field and engineering staff
• Ability to work in confined spaces and outdoors, tolerate extreme environmental conditions, and lift/carry 30 lbs. regularly
• Valid driver’s license required with the ability to travel as needed
• NASSCO and Confined Space Entry certifications preferred

Benefits

• Salary Range: $23 - $25
• Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Pay

• Salary Range: $23 - $25
• Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Schedule

• Work in a dynamic, outdoor environment with opportunities for local travel—and see the direct impact of your work in the communities we serve

Why You'll Love It Here

• Build hands-on experience across field inspections, system monitoring, and data collection on meaningful infrastructure projects
• Work in a dynamic, outdoor environment with opportunities for local travel—and see the direct impact of your work in the communities we serve
• Learn alongside experienced field staff and engineers who are committed to mentoring and supporting your professional growth

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination.

To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.