Quality Technician

GeoStabilization International®; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing training and career growth

Job summary

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is seeking a Traveling Quality Technician (Field-Based) to serve as frontline QA on active sites across the Eastern U.S. The role involves field and lab testing of soils, concrete, grout, anchors, and micropiles, ensuring rigorous quality standards in all work.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction materials testing or QA/QC, strong ASTM/AASHTO knowledge, and excellent documentation. Travel up to 75%, full-time with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction materials testing, geotechnical fieldwork, or QA/QC.
• Working knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO standards.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills in field conditions.
• Proficiency with Excel and digital reporting tools.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and lab testing (soil, concrete, grout, anchors, micropiles) using ASTM, AASHTO, and GSI standards.
• Monitor construction activities and identify quality risks in real time.
• Generate nonconformance reports and support root cause investigations.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment for accurate field results.
• Produce clear, audit-ready documentation and daily reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, field crews, and project leaders across multiple sites.
• Uphold strict safety and environmental compliance standards.

Skills

Geotechnical fieldwork

QA/QC testing

ASTM/AASHTO standards

Excel & reporting

75% travel

Tools

Excel

Digital reporting tools

Job description

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

Traveling Quality Technician (Field-Based)

Travel: Up to 75% (Eastern U.S.) | Rotation: 3 Weeks On / 1 Week Off

About GSI

GeoStabilization International® (GSI) is the leading geohazard mitigation firm in North America. We deliver critical infrastructure solutions in high-risk environments—where quality, safety, and precision are non-negotiable.

Our culture is built on extreme ownership, innovation, and disciplined execution in the field.

The Role

This is not a passive QA role. You will be the frontline authority on quality, ensuring materials and construction practices meet the highest standards across active job sites.

We’re looking for someone who is detail-obsessed, proactive, and unafraid to challenge issues in real time. This role is a launchpad for future field leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Perform field and lab testing (soil, concrete, grout, anchors, micropiles) using ASTM, AASHTO, and GSI standards
• Monitor construction activities and identify quality risks in real time
• Generate nonconformance reports and support root cause investigations
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment for accurate field results
• Produce clear, audit-ready documentation and daily reports
• Collaborate with engineers, field crews, and project leaders across multiple sites
• Uphold strict safety and environmental compliance standards

Baseline

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years in construction materials testing, geotechnical fieldwork, or QA/QC
• Working knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO standards
• Strong documentation and organizational skills in field conditions
• Proficiency with Excel and digital reporting tools
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Preferred (Higher Ceiling)

• ACI certification (NICET, WAQTC, ICC also valued)
• Experience supporting complex or multi-site construction projects
• Demonstrated ability to identify and elevate issues early

Work Environment

• Field-based in remote and variable conditions
• Physically active role (lifting up to 50 lbs, extended standing)
• Full PPE and safety-first discipline required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $45,000 – $60,000 annually; salaried non-exempt position with overtime. (Dependent on experience, qualifications, and location
• 5% annual bonus
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

Who Succeeds Here

Top performers in this role:

• Treat quality as a personal standard—not a checklist
• Catch issues early and act decisively under pressure
• Maintain high accuracy and discipline in documentation
• Take ownership of outcomes across multiple job sites

If you’re a high-agency technician who wants to build a career in field leadership while solving real-world infrastructure challenges, we want to hear from you.

US pay range for this role.

$45,000—$60,000 USD

Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.