Geo Sciences Field Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Temp-to-hire

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Shreveport, LA seeks a dependable Field Technician - Part Time to support construction materials testing and geotechnical field services at multiple project sites.

The role offers hands-on outdoor work, training provided, and a pathway to temp-to-hire with a safety-conscious team.

Candidates should be willing to travel, lift equipment, and adapt to varying weather conditions while delivering reliable site support.

Qualifications

• Assist with construction materials testing on active construction and engineering project sites.
• Support geotechnical field services, including sample collection and field testing activities.
• Transport and maintain field testing equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and project instructions in outdoor field environments.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• 3-5 years of related field, construction, construction materials testing, geotechnical, or similar hands-on experience preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in hot, cold, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, lifting, and carrying equipment or materials.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to various project sites.
• Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a construction or field environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction materials testing and geotechnical field services at project sites.
• Help collect samples and perform basic testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials.
• Support field technicians, engineers, and project teams with daily site activities.
• Transport, organize, and maintain testing equipment and materials as needed.
• Follow project instructions, safety procedures, and field documentation requirements.
• Complete other field-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Reliable transportation

Willing to travel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Field Technician - Part Time for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Shreveport, Louisiana. This role supports construction materials testing and geotechnical field services at various project sites, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys hands-on work, outdoor environments, and contributing to important engineering and construction projects.

This opportunity offers provided training, practical field experience, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable field technicians and project teams. Candidates can expect a supportive team environment where safety, reliability, communication, and a willingness to learn are valued. This is a great opportunity to build or expand experience in construction materials testing, geotechnical services, and engineering support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with construction materials testing and geotechnical field services at project sites.
• Help collect samples and perform basic testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials.
• Support field technicians, engineers, and project teams with daily site activities.
• Transport, organize, and maintain testing equipment and materials as needed.
• Follow project instructions, safety procedures, and field documentation requirements.
• Complete other field-related duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour.
• Employment type: Part-time.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana.
• Training: Provided.
• Travel: Various project sites.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Assist with construction materials testing on active construction and engineering project sites.
• Support geotechnical field services, including sample collection and field testing activities.
• Transport and maintain field testing equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and project instructions in outdoor field environments.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• 3-5 years of related field, construction, construction materials testing, geotechnical, or similar hands-on experience preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in hot, cold, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, lifting, and carrying equipment or materials.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to various project sites.
• Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a construction or field environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction, construction materials testing, geotechnical work, or a related field.
• Experience testing soil, concrete, asphalt, or other construction materials.
• Familiarity with field safety practices and working around active construction sites.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.