What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Laboratory Technician (Hollister) position at EARTH SYSTEMS?
Description
Earth Systems: Your Trusted Partner in Geotechnical Excellence
With a rich history of providing a full spectrum of geotechnical, geology, environmental consulting, materials testing, and special inspection services since 1969, Earth Systems is deeply rooted within our communities. Our foundation is our people. We embrace our diverse staff of highly skilled professionals who have a wide range of backgrounds, experience, and talents. At each of our 10 offices throughout California, we foster a collaborative teamwork environment and empower our team with the freedom to steer their projects and career paths.
“A curious mind benefits the most from Earth Systems. Learning the building blocks of what has built civilizations around the world is surreal, that often leads to more doors of opportunity throughout the industry.” Jesse – Laboratory Technician, Earth Systems
Step into a position where your passion and expertise can thrive and see why our average employee tenure is over 11 years!
Earth Systems is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Geotechnical Laboratory Technician based out of our Hollister office.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The expected pay range for this position is $20-30/hr. Exact rate is dependent on several factors such as experience, skills, education/certifications, and geographic location.
Employment conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of a post-offer background check, review of Motor Vehicle Records, drug screening, and a medical evaluation appropriate to the position.
Earth Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Earth Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Earth Systems: Your Trusted Partner in Geotechnical Excellence
With a rich history of providing a full spectrum of geotechnical, geology, environmental consulting, materials testing, and special inspection services since 1969, Earth Systems is deeply rooted within our communities. Our foundation is our people. We embrace our diverse staff of highly skilled professionals who have a wide range of backgrounds, experience, and talents. At each of our 10 offices throughout California, we foster a collaborative teamwork environment and empower our team with the freedom to steer their projects and career paths.
“A curious mind benefits the most from Earth Systems. Learning the building blocks of what has built civilizations around the world is surreal, that often leads to more doors of opportunity throughout the industry.” Jesse – Laboratory Technician, Earth Systems
Step into a position where your passion and expertise can thrive and see why our average employee tenure is over 11 years!
Earth Systems is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Geotechnical Laboratory Technician based out of our Hollister office.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory, field and soils tests including but not limited to maximum density, moisture, plasticity index, grain size analysis, direct shear, and other various soil tests.
- Perform routine laboratory tests on construction materials such as concrete, masonry, and steel.
- Record laboratory or field data on standard forms.
- Perform computations, plots data, digitize data.
- Perform equipment calibration.
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment and inventory.
- Uses CCRL/AMRL qualitative control references.
- Maintains a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
- Maintains laboratory records and assigns tracking numbers for sample quality control.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities.
- Must work well and at a productive pace under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
- Must, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
- Prior experience working in geotechnical environment a plus.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft programs.
- Math, analytical, and writing skills are required and must be willing to “learn by doing.”
- Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- ACI certifications: Aggregate Testing Technician, Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician, Concrete Strength Testing Technician, Concrete-Field Testing Technician, Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician. Preferred but not required
- NICET: Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils. Preferred but not required
- Caltrans: JTCP Soils and Aggregate; JTCP HMA I & II. Preferred but not required
- Competitive salary
- Bundled Medical/Vision/Dental Plan options (including a 100% Employer Paid plan option & up to 50% dependent paid)
- Employer sponsored life and AD&D coverage
- Employer sponsored long-term disability insurance
- Generous PTO
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- License/Certification and continuing education reimbursement
The expected pay range for this position is $20-30/hr. Exact rate is dependent on several factors such as experience, skills, education/certifications, and geographic location.
Employment conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of a post-offer background check, review of Motor Vehicle Records, drug screening, and a medical evaluation appropriate to the position.
Earth Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Earth Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $20 - $30