Geotechnical Field Technician

GeoEngineers, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellbeing benefits

Short/long disability

Job summary

GeoEngineers, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician to support field explorations and assist with laboratory testing and project deliverables.

You will monitor field activities, collect samples, prepare detailed daily field reports, operate field equipment, and perform safety inspections. Travel for short- and long-term assignments may be required; a valid US driver’s license is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1 year of related field experience preferred; geotechnical experience strongly preferred.
• Health & Safety certification (e.g., Nuclear Density Gauge, 40 Hour HAZWOPER) required or may be obtained on hire.
• Valid driver’s license and 1 year of driving experience in the US.

Responsibilities

• Monitors field explorations and construction activities.
• Completes detailed, accurate field notes and daily field reports.
• Collects samples from the field (soil, groundwater, surface water, concrete, etc.).
• Maintains and operates field equipment/instrumentation as needed.
• Conducts field inspections in a safe manner per Health & Safety guidelines.
• May assist with laboratory testing.

Skills

Field experience

Communication

Deadline management

Driver's license

Safety certification

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Location: Portland, OR | Type: Full Time | Department: Geotechnical

As a Geotechnical Field Technician, you will be responsible for supporting field work activities for various projects within the Geotechnical Discipline. You may also assist with laboratory testing and support engineers and scientists with other project-related deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors field explorations and construction activities.
• Completes detailed, accurate field notes and prepares daily field reports in a timely manner.
• Collects samples from the field (soil, groundwater, surface water, concrete, etc.) in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains and operates field equipment/instrumentation as needed in accordance with specified procedures.
• Conducts field inspections in a safe manner in accordance with established Health and Safety guidelines.
• May assist with laboratory testing as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree or advanced training preferred.
• 1 year of related field experience preferred. Geotechnical experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with field report preparation preferred.
• Appropriate Health & Safety certification (i.e. Nuclear Density Gauge training, 40 Hour HAZWOPER training, etc.) required. Certification may be obtained upon hire as deemed appropriate.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• One year of driving experience in the United States. Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
• All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50lbs. of force on occasion.
• Able to perform consistent work on a PC.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Portland, OR, is $24.04 – $38.46 per hour. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here .

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!