Field Data Collector

Denver, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

$24/hr - $26/hr

New Grad, Entry Level

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, dedicated to providing high-end consulting and engineering services. They are seeking on-call Field Data Collectors to assist with waste evaluation studies, focusing on waste reduction and sustainability projects. The role involves collecting and sorting waste samples while contributing to meaningful environmental change in local communities.

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Responsibilities

Collect trash and compost samples from commercial and multi-family residential buildings and record the information on a tablet
Load collected waste samples into box truck and transport to designated sorting location
Sort waste into material categories, weigh each category, and record data into a tablet for each sample
Set up, tear down, and cleanup of sorting area, including tables, scales, canopies, and other sorting equipment

Qualification

Required

Urban Planning, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related degree from a 4-year university
Ability to walk for multiple hours and work outdoors in variable weather conditions
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to exercise flexibility, good judgment, and discretion
Ability to lift heavy items
Ability to operate a tablet
Valid driver's license
Outgoing and positive communicator

Preferred

Experience specific to waste reduction and recycling is a plus
Experience with solid waste planning including waste characterization, landfill diversion planning, and food waste prevention programs is a plus