About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Atlas is hiring a Field Technician I to support environmental site assessment work based in West Springfield, MA. In this field-based role, you’ll help collect environmental data, support site investigations, maintain field equipment and supplies, and contribute to accurate project documentation for Project Managers. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build experience in environmental field services while contributing to work that supports safer sites and healthier communities.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform field activities such as groundwater sampling, storm water sampling, and landfill monitoring.

• Support drilling oversight, soil sampling, and boring log preparation.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain field supplies and equipment for project work

• Collect GIS point data in the field and support accurate project records

• Follow quality control, quality assurance, and standard operating procedures during field activities and reporting

• Draft technical reports and coordinate sample pickup and related communication with laboratories, with occasional interaction with regulatory or government agencies

You’ll thrive here if you have

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or another science-related major.

• 0 to 1+ years of environmental experience; other professional work experience is also valued.

• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass an MVR review.

• Flexibility to travel primarily within western and central Massachusetts and Connecticut, with occasional day travel to Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and eastern New York.

• Availability for project-based work hours that typically range from 7–8 a.m. to 5–6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• The physical ability to perform field work, including standing, bending, stooping, and handling site activities that require strength, stamina, and dexterity.

• Comfort using an iPhone or iPad, working in Microsoft Office and Excel, and managing multiple assignments.

• Clear communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and quality work. Experience with CADD is a plus. 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is available in-house.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry-Level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $26.00 hourly rate
  The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!