Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
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At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. � Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. � For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. � Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. � Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
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Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. � Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
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Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.
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Tetra Tech is looking to hire on-call field data collectors to assist with waste evaluation (sorting) studies locally in Denver, CO. � The position offers opportunities to work within a large international firm on many exciting projects with an environmental focus. Our business unit focuses primarily on strategic planning, design, construction, permitting, regulatory compliance, and program implementation for solid waste management programs and projects. This position will provide opportunities to work on projects that focus on waste reduction, reuse and reduction planning, circularity and sustainability in waste management, alternative technologies to landfilling, green renewable energy projects, food waste prevention and reduction, waste characterization, and solid waste facility and collection program development. The successful candidate will become part of a team that will execute local projects that make a difference in the communities served and the environment. The pay scale for this position is $24-$26 an hour, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits offered include medical and a 401(k). The deadline to apply is 04/8/2026.�
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Your Role:
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
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Qualifications:
� 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
Experience specific to waste reduction and recycling is a plus
Ability and willingness to perform visual inspections and characterization of trash
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Experience with solid waste planning including waste characterization, landfill diversion planning, and food waste prevention programs is a plus
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
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About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. � All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Please no phone calls or agencies.
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