Field Technician with Security Clearance

About the role

At Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), SA-TECH supports the West Desert Test Center (WDTC), the nation's designated Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for chemical and biological defense. The WDTC plans, conducts, evaluates, reports, and supports Chemical and Biological (CB) and non-CB testing efforts for the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, private industries, and foreign governments.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of field vehicles.
• Operate a variety of equipment, such as aerosol sampling devices and test instrumentation.
• Fuel up generators and vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Work is mostly performed in a field setting outdoors under changing weather conditions.
• Availability to respond to “after hours” alarms or emergencies.
• Willingness to work extended hours with little prior notice.
• May be required to lift and handle heavy items (50 lbs.), as well as stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.

Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in field test environments preferred.
• Availability to respond to “after hours” alarms or emergencies.
• Willingness to work extended hours with little prior notice.
• Capable of working in field conditions.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.
• A commitment to maintaining a productive and collaborative working environment.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must have a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver’s Record, and a Criminal Background Investigation.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in field test environments preferred.
• Availability to respond to “after hours” alarms or emergencies.
• Willingness to work extended hours with little prior notice.
• Capable of working in field conditions.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.
• A commitment to maintaining a productive and collaborative working environment.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must have a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver’s Record, and a Criminal Background Investigation.

Skills

• Ability to operate a variety of field vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to respond to “after hours” alarms or emergencies.
• Ability to work extended hours with little prior notice.
• Ability to work in field conditions.
• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Pay

$61,210 per year

Schedule

Flexible work schedules depending on the program, alongside generous PTO benefits.