Geotechnical Field Technician

Geotechnical Field Technician

W2 Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $21 - $26 per hour

Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Onsite Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technicians will perform site observations of earthwork, utility backfill, drainage improvements, excavations, and foundation construction.
• Technicians will collect samples and perform tests to monitor compliance with construction specifications.
• Soil and asphalt testing
• Daily tasks include traveling to job sites using company vehicles and interacting with Project Engineers/Job Captains.
• Complete technical reports
• Coordinate with dispatch, providing constant communication when on site.
• Coordinate with construction workers on site.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Recent Bachelor's degree - Earth Science/Environmental/Geology
• Experience with field work in an academic setting is highly preferred.
• Nuclear Density Gauge Certification must be obtained prior to the first day on the job and is mandatory for training.
• Steel-toe boots are mandatory.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history mandatory; must be able to provide a Driver History Report to be considered.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work Mondays to Fridays
• Must be able to work overtime; fifty-plus hours weekly.
• Be able to lift and carry 50 LBS for an extensive period.
• Customer service and team-oriented
• Good communication and writing skills

Desired Skills and Experience

Geotechnical fieldwork, earthwork observation, utility backfill inspection, drainage improvements, excavation and foundation observation, soil and asphalt testing, sample collection, construction specification compliance, technical report writing, Nuclear Density Gauge Certification required before start, site and dispatch coordination, customer service, teamwork, verbal and written communication, bachelor's degree in Earth Science or Environmental Science or Geology, academic field experience preferred, valid driver's license with clean driving history, prolonged standing and lifting 50 lbs, overtime availability

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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