Senior Soils Technician

Kleinfelder, Inc. in; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction materials engineering is seeking a Senior Soils Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth, where you will engage in inspecting and testing construction materials, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. The position emphasizes both independent work and teamwork, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Certification cost reimbursement

Hourly rate incentive

Paid travel and mileage

Qualifications

• 7+ years of soils inspection and testing experience required.
• Radiation safety training for nuclear density gauge operation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials.
• Prepare daily reports and data sheets as required.

Skills

Soils inspection and testing

Radiation safety training

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team is looking for you! From observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Kleinfelder's Ontario, CA office is seeking Senior Soils Technicians to join our Southern California team. We provide construction inspection and material testing services to a broad range of local and national clients. We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining a dynamic team and building their career in the field of construction inspection and materials testing. We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The inspector will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of their supervisor.

Consideration for this position requires the following certifications or experience:

1. 7+ years of soils inspection and testing experience
2. Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge

In addition to the above required experience and certifications, hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

1. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
2. ICC certifications
3. AWS Certified Welding Inspector
4. County of Los Angeles certifications
5. Los Angeles City certifications

Desired Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills both written and verbal
- Must be able to use a computer and have a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and photo management software
- Ability to learn and grow with technological demands pertaining to daily field reports and field data

Kleinfelder Offers
- An excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays
- Certification cost reimbursement
- Hourly rate incentive and bonus program to obtain additional certifications
- Reimbursement for certification renewals and jurisdictional certifications
- Paid travel and mileage from your home office to and from project sites

This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast-paced team with a steady and growing backlog of large projects. The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record is required. Ability to pass a background check and/or Live Scan fingerprinting based on specific project requirements. Must be willing to travel throughout southern California.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Scale Disclosure Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Hourly range: $28.94 - $48.30.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans (compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).