What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locator/Assistant Geophysicist position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
For candidates pursuing a career in Utility Locating and Geotechnical services. This position is a blended position involving performing both private utility locating services and assisting with geophysical field activities as described below:
Office Items: Work closely with Geophysical and Geotechnical department staff during the setup and initiation of field exploration services. Duties will include but will not be limited to: reviewing site plans, performing private utility locating services, and relaying relevant information to project staff.
Field Items: Perform non-invasive utility locating and geophysical surveys from the ground surface using various geophysical techniques in support of underground utility location. Define survey objectives, follow survey design parameters, perform Conventional Utility Locating (CUL) methods along with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and effectively communicate field results to project managers. Results are incorporated into the planning of Terracon's subsurface exploration services. In addition to utility locating services, this position provides the opportunity to perform various field tasks including: field reconnaissance, layout test borings, and assist with geophysical and geotechnical field activities as needed.
Terracon is seeking an individual willing to learn and train others in utility locating services in support of our geophysical and geotechnical related projects. Come join us in this growing role and work with a team of professionals that embraces work/life balance.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Perform utility locating surveys in support of various geotechnical, materials, and environmental projects.
- Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection on assignments.
- Assists in geophysical data collection and tests to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and senior level geophysicist on subsurface site conditions for geotechnical and environmental projects.
- Assists and performs various field testing services for geophysical and geotechnical subsurface exploration.
- May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
- Overnight travel is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
- Associates/bachelor's degree or 3 years of relevant field experience.
- Certification in field of expertise preferred based on state specific requirements.
- Minimum of 2 years of utility locating or GPR experience.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.