Field Data Collector (Los Angeles County)

Diamond Bar, CA

Full-time

Onsite

$25/hr - $28/hr

Entry Level

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They are seeking an on-call field data collector to assist with waste characterization studies, focusing on waste reduction and sustainability projects.

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Responsibilities

Collecting waste samples at a solid waste facility or at the point of generation
Sorting through waste and categorizing the material into specific categories
Conducting visual assessments of waste samples
Weighing each sorted sample and recording the sample data and photos into a laptop/tablet
Set up, tear down, and cleanup of sorting area, including tables, scales, canopies, and other sorting equipment

Qualification

Required

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 and move up to 50 pounds
Ability to operate a tablet
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Excellent communication skills
Ability and willingness to perform visual inspections and characterization of trash
Urban Planning, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related degree from a 4-year university is required

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