Geotechnical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Geotechnical Technicians at Gessner Engineering perform laboratory duties for the successful completion of the project.

Responsibilities :

• Perform soil, asphalt, and concrete laboratory testing
• Perform logging and packaging of soil samples
• Lab catalog samples and upload pictures of samples on the company server
• Perform tests and upload results on the company server
• Maintain a clean work area : pick up and clean all tools and equipment
• Perform materials handling and storage
• Possess the ability to fluently read and understand procedures
• Help driller with drilling by assisting with augers and sampling tools as needed
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor on construction sites as needed
• Ensure that proper personal protective equipment is worn on all job sites
• Safely operate Gessner Engineering vehicles on the road and within job sites
• Maintain company equipment and vehicles in line with proper use, maintenance, and safety guidelines
• Communicate with the team and engineering teams as needed

Qualifications

• Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensure / Certifications
• Required - Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 3 years
• Required- Must be 21 years of age or older to be eligible for company insurance
• Experience / Skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs., stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour workday in varying weather conditions at various construction sites with varying terrain.
• Be solutions minded. Always find a way to be part of the solution.
• Be collaborative. Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients.
• Take initiative. Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn.
• Travel / Schedule
• Normal work schedule is 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, with a mandatory 30 minute to one-hour break for lunch (unless not feasible due to work schedule).

In addition, you may be required to come in early and / or stay late for field and lab tests. Any departures from the normal work schedule will be issued by or approved by your supervisor.

• Uniform for this role is workwear denim, steel-toe / composite work boots, and Gessner Engineering issued personal protective equipment.
• Overnight travel to job locations 1-2 times a month

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

Race / Color / Gender / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Veteran.