What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Geo-Logic Associates?
Job Description
Job Description
The Technician will provide field observation, sampling, testing, and documentation services to support a variety of civil, geotechnical, and environmental projects at landfills, mine sites, public works construction sites, and other similar project sites. The work may include, but not be limited to:
- Field compaction testing (nuclear density, sand cone, drive-ring methods)
- Field permeability testing (BAT™, Boutwell™ permeameters)
- Moisture-density curves
- Field moisture content
- Observation and documentation of geosynthetic materials installation (geomembranes/flexible membrane liners, geotextiles, geosyntetic clay liners, etc.)
- Using GPS equipment to document test locations
- Documenting contractor work
- Assistance preparing construction completion reports
- Other tasks to support GLA’s environmental monitoring programs.
Position requirements include:
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred skills include:
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour annual HAZWOPER training
- MSHA training
- Bachelor ‘s degree in physical science, environmental studies, or a related field.
- Familiarity with groundwater sampling techniques, including standard purge (dedicated and non-dedicated equipment), low flow purge, grab sampling using bailers and HydraSleeve™ devices
- Familiarity with soil density probes, nuclear density gauges, field permeameters, and standard soils tests.
Compensation Range: $18.00 to $28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Location/Region: Grass Valley, CA
Salary : $18 - $28