What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Geo-Logic Associates?
Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary, civil, geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and environmental consulting firm. The firm was established in 1991 and currently operates out of 29 US office locations and an affiliate office in Peru. GLA is currently seeking a full-time Field Technician (Candidate/Technician) to provide support for civil/site infrastructure, solid waste, mining, and environmental evaluation and remediation projects.
Candidate will be expected to work away from home on a regular basis. Work will include daily travel, working at remote sites, and interaction with team members, clients, contractors, and the general public. Candidate will regularly work at municipal solid waste disposal sites, hazardous waste sites, and mine sites. The Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Employment is subject to a pre-employment physical examination, including drug screening.
Office Location: Riverside, California
The Technician will provide field observation, sampling, testing, and documentation services to support a variety of civil, geotechnical, and environmental projects at landfills, mine sites, public works construction sites, and other similar project sites. The work may include, but not be limited to:
- Field compaction testing (nuclear density, sand cone, drive-ring methods)
- Field permeability testing (BAT™, Boutwell™ permeameters)
- Moisture-density curves
- Field moisture content
- Soil sampling
- Observation and documentation of geosynthetic materials installation (geomembranes/flexible membrane liners, geotextiles, geosynthetic clay liners, etc.)
- Using GPS equipment to document test locations
- Documenting contractor work
- Assistance preparing construction completion reports
- Other tasks to support GLA’s environmental monitoring programs.
Position requirements include:
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred skills include:
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour annual HAZWOPER training.
- MSHA Part 48 24-hour training and current 8-hour annual refresher training.
- Undergraduate studies in physical science, environmental studies, or a related field.
- Familiarity with soil density probes, nuclear density gauges, field permeameters, and standard soils tests.
- Experience providing construction quality assurance services
- Soils and/or geosynthetics testing certification
Compensation Range: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: GLA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation leave, sick leave and profit sharing.
Click "Apply" below to submit your cover letter, resume and application. Applicants who are unable to apply online may submit their resume and cover letter by mail to: Human Resources, Geo-Logic Associates, 2777 East Guasti Road, Suite 1 Ontario, CA 91761. (Resumes submitted through postal mail must indicate reference Requisition #1074 on the front of the mailing envelope).
GLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $23 - $28
