Stormwater Sampler, Sample Pick-up Courier
Job Description:
- Complete assigned sample pick-up routes, ranging from a few stops to approximately 20 client locations per day
- Pick up replenishment sampling kits and completed stormwater samples from assigned client locations
- Verify sample labels, physical Chains of Custody, packaging, separation, and documentation
- Provide replacement sampling kits to clients
- Communicate delays, wait times, scheduling issues, discrepancies, client concerns, and supply needs
- Follow assigned routes and obtain approval before making route changes
- Coordinate after-hours deliveries when necessary
- Deliver samples and required documentation to Frog Environmental the same day unless otherwise approved
- Maintain sample integrity and chain of custody during transportation
- Provide professional and courteous client service
- Monitor weather forecasts and deploy for authorized stormwater sampling assignments
- Collect stormwater samples according to permit requirements and company procedures within regulatory timeframes
- Follow contamination-prevention, safety, PPE, and clean-sampling procedures
- Photograph sampling locations and discharge points and submit same-day documentation
- Perform field pH testing
- Complete Chain of Custody and Sample Event Observation forms and label containers accurately
- Store samples on ice or under refrigeration as required
- Communicate sampling status and issues to Frog Environmental on the same day
- Deliver or ship samples and documentation promptly after collection
- Record work time, mileage, and expenses and submit documentation according to company procedures
Requirements:
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable personal vehicle
- Automobile insurance required
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while managing assigned routes and sampling activities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including accurate handling of samples and documentation
- Ability to follow sampling, safety, chain-of-custody, and other established procedures
- Strong professional communication skills
- Ability to use a personal cell phone for work-related communication, documentation, and navigation
- Ability to complete required training
- Background check required
- Ability to safely handle and transport sample containers, coolers, sampling kits, and related supplies
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to work outdoors in rain and varying weather conditions
Benefits:
- Eligible incentives
- Required initial sampling training paid at $50.00 per hour for approximately two hours
- $200 sampling incentive for successfully sampling 1–2 assigned client facilities during a deployment
- $50 for each additional client facility successfully sampled during the same deployment
- $5 for each eligible scheduled sample pick-up stop completed in accordance with program requirements
- Mileage reimbursement at the applicable California mileage reimbursement rate
- Cell phone reimbursement in accordance with Company policy and applicable California law
- All required work time is paid
- Overtime paid in accordance with applicable California law
- At least two hours of pay per deployment, or any greater amount required by applicable California law
- Compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development