Soils Technician
$58,240–$66,560 year
On-siteBenicia, California, United States
Job Summary
Setup, calibrate, and maintain in-situ testing equipment including pressure meters, dilatometers, and vane shear testers during field assignments. Conduct pre-trip inspections, establish control zones, and collect field data with accuracy for subsequent processing and reporting. Perform minor repairs and follow all site-specific safety policies while traveling within California and Western states. Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent experience, with training provided for equipment operation. This role supports Gregg Drilling's field and office operations as a subsidiary of Sealaska.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with Civil engineering field testing
- Ability to operate in-situ testing equipment, including pressure meter, hammer energy calibration system, dilatometer and vane shear testing equipment
- Ability to lift up 30+ pounds throughout the day
- Required to wear protective and safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to maneuver in small areas
- Ability to walk
- Use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls
- Reach with hands and arms
- Balance
- Stoop
- Bending or crouching
- Talk or hear
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Bending or standing as necessary
- Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time
- Field work often includes uneven and slippery outdoor surfaces
- Noise level in the work environment is typical of machinery noise which can be distracting and loud at times
- May be exposed to dust, and fluctuation in outside temperatures
- Some travel within California and the surrounding Western states
- Perform in-situ testing equipment (pressuremeter, hammer energy calibration, dilatometer and vane shear testing) setup, calibration, maintenance, and minor repairs
- Conduct pre-trip inspections and establish control zones
- Collect and monitor field data with accuracy and attention to detail
- Follow all company and site-specific safety policies and procedures
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with installation of vibrating wire piezometers, extensometers and inclinometers is a plus
- Experience with geophysical testing/logging is a plus
- Candidate should have some experience with general civil engineering testing equipment – experience with lab testing or field testing are both a plus
- Candidate may also be trained on cone penetration testing operations
- Environmental drilling experience a plus
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