Field Technician

Essel; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants is seeking a Soils and Materials Field Technician in Salt Lake City, Utah. The successful candidate will collect soils, asphalt or concrete samples in the field, perform standard tests, complete reports of findings, upload project documents online and communicate with the project manager.

Preferred candidates have soils field testing experience, a current radiation user safety certificate, and WAQTC certification.

Qualifications

• Soils field testing experience required
• Current radiation user safety certificate
• ACI Field I certification preferred
• WAQTC certification a plus
• Experience with concrete and asphalt field testing

Responsibilities

• Collect soils, asphalt or concrete samples in the field
• Perform standard tests
• Complete reports of findings
• Upload project documents online
• Communicate with the project manager
• Assist with special projects as needed

Skills

Soils field testing

Field density testing

Proof-rolling observation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Radiation user safety certificate

Tools

ACI Field I certification

WAQTC

Job description

Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants has immediate openings for a Soils and Materials Field Technician in Salt Lake City, Utah. The successful candidate will collect soils, asphalt or concrete samples in the field, perform standard tests, complete reports of findings, upload project documents online and communicate with the project manager. Will also provide assistance with special projects, as needed.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have soils field testing experience and a current radiation user safety certificate. The successful candidate will have knowledge regarding the standard test methods for field density testing of soil utility backfill, mass grading, paving subgrade, proof-rolling observation experience, asphalt production and density testing as well as field concrete sampling and testing. Experience with field testing of concrete with current ACI Field I certification, and asphalt experience would be ideal but not required. Experience in construction inspection, soils and materials testing, and appropriate field certifications including WAQTC is a plus.

Requirements

Required Skills: Candidate should have excellent mathematical, verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, good organizational skills, and a strong work ethic, as well as intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, high attention to details, and basic computer skills. Must have a current valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. This position occasionally requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.