GeoTek ยท 3 months ago
Soils Technician (Experienced and Entry Level)
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19.99/hr - $26/hr
1+ years expGeoTek is a full-service consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing. They are seeking field technicians for their Las Vegas office to perform routine field tests, collect samples, and prepare reports while ensuring safety and communication with supervisors.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Operate in a safety sensitive position (Construction site), around heavy machinery with limited supervision
Ability to obtain and maintain various field certifications (through written and performance-based testing) as required by jurisdictional requirements to meet position requirements
Effectively communicate with Supervisor and Dispatch to obtain daily work assignments
Conducts various field test tests and inspections on construction sites
Manipulates various field equipment to perform routine testing, inspection, and sample collection including but not limited to nuclear gauge, shovel, sledgehammer
Perform physical testing, examinations, interpretations, and evaluations for a variety of residential and commercial projects
Navigate uneven terrain of constructions sites, including entering and exiting trenches with the use of a ladder
Prepares daily data reports of testing and inspection
Competent in the performance of all tests and inspections assignment
Inform field representatives of observation and test results
Commute to and from job sites (1-2 hours of daily drive time)
Obtains proper field authorizations are signed by the client when required or when work beyond the original scope is requested
Advises Supervisor or Project Manager of any changes in work scope or of any potential budget over runs
Maintains positive business relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors' material suppliers, etc
Responsible for care and maintenance assigned company equipment
Daily prepares and submits own time sheet for approval
May be requested to train new personnel and review procedures of technicians
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Requires high school diploma/GED and 1 plus years' experience in Grading or a Geology / Earth Science degree and an interest to learn
Your nuclear gauge, ICC Soils and other certifications are a plus
Should have a truck, van or suv to carry equipment and samples (We provide a vehicle reimbursement for the use of your own vehicle)
License: Valid/current state driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain various field certifications (through written and performance-based testing) as required by jurisdictional requirements to meet position requirements
Operate in a safety sensitive position (Construction site), around heavy machinery with limited supervision
Effectively communicate with Supervisor and Dispatch to obtain daily work assignments
Conducts various field test tests and inspections on construction sites
Manipulates various field equipment to perform routine testing, inspection, and sample collection including but not limited to nuclear gauge, shovel, sledgehammer
Perform physical testing, examinations, interpretations, and evaluations for a variety of residential and commercial projects
Navigate uneven terrain of constructions sites, including entering and exiting trenches with the use of a ladder
Prepares daily data reports of testing and inspection
Competent in the performance of all tests and inspections assignment
Inform field representatives of observation and test results
Commute to and from job sites (1-2 hours of daily drive time)
Obtains proper field authorizations are signed by the client when required or when work beyond the original scope is requested
Advises Supervisor or Project Manager of any changes in work scope or of any potential budget over runs
Maintains positive business relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors' material suppliers, etc
Responsible for care and maintenance assigned company equipment
Daily prepares and submits own time sheet for approval
May be requested to train new personnel and review procedures of technicians
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
Compensation for use and gas included
Vehicle reimbursement for the use of your own vehicle
Company
GeoTek
GeoTek, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering firm based in Nevada.
201-500 employees
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