Field Crew Assistant II

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Field Crew Assistant II to join our Infrastructure – Water Team at our Charlotte, NC office.

Clean and safe water and wastewater management is vital for every community’s well-being. CHA delivers environmentally friendly and cost-effective water, wastewater and stormwater projects, handling every step from assessment to planning and design in these critical situations.

The Field Crew Assistant II provides technical support to the engineering staff on our Sewer Assessment & Rehabilitation Team. The professional in this role conducts physical inspection of sanitary sewer systems through flow monitoring, map reading and data entry. The Field Crew Assistant II participates in smoke testing and manhole inspections as well as conducts field investigations and flow monitoring to identify inflow and infiltration. Following inspections and testing, this individual reports all findings in accordance with established technical standards.

The Field Crew Assistant II assists with data management, including collecting and assembling data to assist in field investigations and reviewing data collected in the field to ensure quality and accuracy. This individual is expected to develop a familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations as well as the firm’s and client’s practices, procedures, and standards. 

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Surveys
• Valid driver’s license required 
• Strong knowledge of basic mathematics and formulas required 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (ex: Access) 
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment with the willingness to assist mid and senior level field and engineering staff 
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations 
• Ability to operate various computer programs associated with sanitary sewer study 
• Ability to tolerate extreme environmental conditions; work will be performed primarily outdoors 
• Ability to work in confined spaces and other outdoor field tasks related to sanitary sewer study 
• Ability to lift and/or carry 30 pounds
• Ability to travel as needed
• NASSCO certifications preferred
• Confined Space Entry certifications preferred

$22.11 - $25.96

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.