UXO Technician I

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis seeks qualified UXO Technicians I for project sites across the United States and US Territories. This is a general talent pool posting, candidates may be considered for current and future opportunities as they arise.

All candidates must meet the requirements of DDESB TP‑18 (latest version) for the desired position.

Role accountabilities:

As a UXO Tech I, you will:

• Assist in the identification, classification, and location of unexploded ordnance (UXO), munitions, and explosives of concern (MEC) under supervision
• Locate surface UXO by visual means and assist in subsurface detection using approved geophysical equipment
• Assist with excavation and recovery of subsurface anomalies and munitions
• Support the safe handling, consolidation, transport, and storage of UXO and demolition materials in accordance with approved procedures
• Assist in preparing electric and non-electric firing systems for UXO disposal operations under direction of qualified personnel
• Support decontamination activities, including personnel and equipment decontamination when required
• Operate safely and efficiently in accordance with approved work plans, Arcadis policies, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental protocols

Qualifications & Experience:

To qualify as a UXO Tech I, you must have:

• Completion of a DDESB-compliant UXO Technician I training course (minimum training requirements as defined in TP‑18)
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, with current 8-hour refresher and OSHA physical
• Ability to perform duties under the supervision of UXO Qualified Personnel (UXOQP)
• Obtain and maintain an ATF Possessor clearance for handling explosives
• Working knowledge of basic MEC safety and field operations
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills
• Physical ability to perform fieldwork in outdoor and potentially hazardous environments

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $36.61 an hour.

 Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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