Geotechnical Field & Lab Technician — Dallas

Intertek Building & Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Intertek Building & Construction in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Geotechnical Field/Laboratory Technician to join our team. This role provides exposure to laboratory testing, site assessment and engineering duties in the geotechnical field.

You’ll assist with soil and concrete testing, field logging, staking, and geophysical testing, while maintaining detailed documentation. No experience is required, but a valid driver’s license and ability to lift 30–50 lb are expected; benefits include medical,

Qualifications

• No experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, hearing, and to make discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classifying soil samples and various geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Assist in preparing work order for drilling operation.
• Assist the drilling team with staking and field logging.
• Assist in field geophysical testing.
• Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting.
• Use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results.
• Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results.

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Site assessment

Field logging

Soil testing

Drilling support

Data interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACI Certification

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Intertek Building & Construction in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Geotechnical Field/Laboratory Technician to join our team. This role provides exposure to laboratory testing, site assessment and engineering duties in the geotechnical field.

You’ll assist with soil and concrete testing, field logging, staking, and geophysical testing, while maintaining detailed documentation. No experience is required, but a valid driver’s license and ability to lift 30–50 lb are expected; benefits include medical,