GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

ADP, Inc.

Greenville (SC)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 43,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

9 Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus structure

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

JDS seeks a Geotechnical Engineering Technician I to work with the team on soil testing and 3rd party inspections. You will visit sites, perform soil tests, record results, and act as a brand ambassador for JDS.

Responsibilities include interpreting plans, using equipment for soil testing, and maintaining test documentation. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma and strong communication skills; construction experience is a plus.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required or equivalent.
Prior soil testing or construction exposure preferred but not required.
Must be able to read basic plans and interpret field data.

Responsibilities

Makes site visits and communicates with clients.
Tests soils and performs 3rd party inspections per company standards.
Documents soil testing results and prepares analyses.
Operates field equipment to test soil properties (density, moisture).
Utilizes plan readings to select testing methods and record data.
Maintains safety practices and clean worksite procedures.

Skills

Soil testing

Construction experience

Soil classification

Calibration of soil-related field gear

Safety procedures

Oral and written communication

Time management and organization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Word & Excel

Hand Auger

Probe Rod

Cell Phone w/ Camera & Dropbox Integration

Job description

Salary Range: $38,000.00 To $43,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Geotechnical Engineering Technician I works collaboratively with other JDS employees in leading the Company toward its long-term vision of being the premier provider of engineering, design, and construction material testing in the Southeast. An employee in this class will accurately test soils and perform 3 rd party inspections following JDS directives and standards, and accurately record test results. The Geotechnical Engineering Technician I is expected to act as an ambassador for the JDS brand.

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

Soils & 3 rd Party Inspections

Makes site visits and communicates with clients.

Basic plan reading and interpretation skills

Utilizes equipment to mechanically test the soil.

Auger and test in-place soil for compaction, density, and moisture content using a variety of methods.

Locating and plotting tests on project data sheets

Determining soil types and bearing capacities

Manage documentation of soil testing, including all analyses and necessary reports.

Ability to search the web and other resources for solutions.

Obtain other required certifications as dictated by JDS.

The employee is expected to work on assigned training or cross-training with other departments/positions anytime the employee has not reached 40 hrs/wk due to weather or workload.

Qualifications

Education:High School Diploma.

Experience:Previous soil testing or construction experience is desired, but not required.

Skills:

Knowledge of soil classification

Knowledge of methods for calibrating soil-related field equipment

Adheres to safety procedures at the project site

Working knowledge of various types of construction equipment

Needs to be comfortable using MS Office Word & Excel

Valid driver’s license and strong driving record

Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent time-management and organizational skills with close attention to detail