Field Technician - Houston

Tetra Tech; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

A geotechnical engineering firm in Houston seeks a full-time field technician for diverse geotechnical activities. The role involves field testing, sampling soils, and observing site conditions, with a focus on safety and teamwork. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and be physically fit, with a capacity to work outdoors in varying climates. Experience is preferred, but training will be provided. This position offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in geotechnical drilling and field work.
• Strong organizational and safety-conscious mindset.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of soils for geotechnical projects.
• Logging and observing boreholes and test pits.
• Conducting field testing and laboratory testing.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling observation

Earthwork and/or concrete construction

CMT laboratory soil testing

Geotechnical field experience

Strong reading, writing, and math skills

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Safety minded

Excellent driving record

Physical fitness

Job description

Ardaman & Associates, Inc.

is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the southeastern U.S. Over our history, we have worked on more than 150,000 projects throughout the Southeast, the U.S., and worldwide. This vast list of project experience includes services for virtually every type of public and private client associated with industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.

FIELD TECHNICIAN

Our Houston office has a full-time entry level position available for a field technician to work on a wide range of geotechnical engineering activities. Responsibilities includes: sampling/testing of soils, logging/observation of boreholes and test pits, instrumentation and field testing, laboratory testing, basic engineering tasks, and site visits to construction projects throughout Houston and southeastern US. Typical duties require 80 to 90 percent of time to be spent performing tasks at field locations. Experience preferred but will train. Local candidates preferred. No relocation.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical drilling observation
• Earthwork and/or concrete construction
• CMT laboratory soil, aggregate and concrete testing
• Geotechnical lab testing or geotechnical field experience
• Strong reading, writing, and math skills
• Good organizational skills
• Positive attitude and team player
• Safety minded on all work aspects
• Excellent driving record within company standards
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours, when required
• Ability to work on out of town assignments
• Must pass company background checks, drug screen, and physical exam
• Must be physically fit and able to spend extended hours working outdoors in a wide range of climate conditions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.

We invite applications from all interested parties. No agencies.

Learn about Ardaman and explore our open positions at www.ardaman.com

Additional Information

• Organization: 113 AAI