As-Needed Environmental Field Technician

Overview
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities' built and natural infrastructure.
Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.
As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek's culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits.
We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.
Our shared values are Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Fun, and Well-Being, which guide how we work.
Learn more about our culture.
About the Job
We are seeking as-needed environmental field technicians to conduct field work in central valley, California.
Field efforts will be focused on conducting surveys for biological resources under the direction of a field supervisor.
Candidates with experience working outdoors, a degree in environmental studies and an interest in environmental survey experience are highly encouraged to apply.
Prior field experience is not necessary.
Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility, and being a resourceful and independent thinker.
We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry.
There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.
Responsibilities
Ability to tolerate hot temperatures and adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with survey teams and team leads.
Ability to walk long distances (between 1-10 miles) through full sun and hot temperatures.
Ability to use an electronic device (smartphone/tablet) for reporting and mapping purposes.
Follow all Dudek safety protocols.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or in-progress), Associate's degree (or in-progress) or commensurate years of experience in environmental sciences or other related field is preferred.
Must demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong time management skills.
Flexibility with weather and survey conditions that can change rapidly in the field, and an understanding that it may affect how many hours can be surveyed in a day, week, or month.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow.
Driver's license, auto insurance and/or the ability to be insured to drive a vehicle.
Reliable vehicle is required to travel to project site (4WD not necessary).
Physical and Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
This job requires project site visits which are outdoors and can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of the job.
Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
unassisted; 50 lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).
This job may require attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others.
Speaking, hearing, and listening are required.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation and Benefits
Proposed Salary Range: $ $30.00 hourly.
Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.
Perks of Being a Dudekian: Dudek offers a competitive salary in an environment that supports growth, career development, and flexible work–life balance.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary bonuses, an annual merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog-friendly offices.
Dudek provides generous paid time off (PTO) for both salaried and hourly employees.
If you're tired of bureaucratic decision-making and want a culture that puts employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the perks.
As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
They may have additional benefits like medical coverage and ESOP participation if they meet minimum hours, per our plan terms.
Equal Opportunity and Legal
Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Dudek is a U.S.-based employer.
All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.
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