What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician position at Gessner Engineering LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Gessner Engineering Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) Technicians collect and perform tests on soils, concrete, and asphalt both in the field and in the lab. Clients request our testing services to serve as quality control for certain aspects of their projects. The tests CoMET Technicians perform verify if materials meet specifications.
Duties & Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor on construction sites.
- Perform field inspection and testing
- Field Concrete Testing : Slump, Air Content, Cast Compressive Strength Specimens
- Field Density of In-Place compacted soils
- Conduct Reinforcing Steel Observations
- Conduct Proof Roll Observations
- Laboratory testing of soils, aggregate and asphalt
- Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format
- Maintain a clean work area : pick up and clean all tools and equipment
- Perform materials handling and storage
- Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials
- Ensure that proper personal protective equipment is worn on all job sites. Brings problems to the attention of your manager or HR manager.
- Possess the ability to fluently read and understand procedures
- Safely operate Gessner Engineering vehicles on the road and within job sites
- Maintain company equipment and vehicles in line with proper use, maintenance, and safety guidelines
- Perform logging and packaging of soil samples
- Assist Drilling team with augers and sampling tools appropriate for unique soil conditions
- Communicate job site conditions with team and engineering teams as needed
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required - Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 3 years
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification
Verbal and written communication skills
Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race / Color / Gender / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Veteran.
