Geotechnical Field Technician

ECS Ltd•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Geotechnical Field Technician performs geotechnical field work and may also support office, laboratory, construction materials testing, and administrative activities. The role includes conducting field observations, inspections, sampling, and testing on construction sites; classifying samples; and processing geotechnical and GPS data. Under the direction of staff professionals and project managers, the technician performs routine field and laboratory tests and assists with more complex tasks, calculations, data reduction, and drafting as required. ECS provides training in its methods and offers paid certifications and internal and external training to support skill development and career growth. The work is primarily outdoors on active construction sites and may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dust, noise, and high or precarious places. Long periods of standing and repetitive movement may be required. The role may require weekend work, overtime, overnight travel, and driving long distances. Physical tasks include frequent lifting and moving of samples and equipment, with occasional loads exceeding 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–2 years of experience.
Sound understanding of construction practices.
Ability to carry 40–70 pounds multiple times per day or occasionally lift 85 pounds to waist height.
Ability to perform field work involving prolonged standing, repetitive motions, handling and feeling with the hands, reaching, climbing or balancing, crouching, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and sitting.
Ability to see and smell, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Ability to drive hundreds of miles per day may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
E-4 U.S. military rank, provided the education requirements are also met.

Responsibilities

Lay out borings and test pits using conventional surveying and GPS.
Observe and classify test pits and soils; perform hand auger borings and DCP testing; log soils; and conduct other geotechnical field work.
Classify samples obtained from drilling operations and reduce GPS and other geotechnical data for use and production.
Perform department administrative duties as needed.
Support construction materials testing on active construction sites, including field observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of soil, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement; not all disciplines will be encountered on every project.
Under the direction of staff professionals and project managers, perform routine field and laboratory tests and assist with more complex tasks as required.
Perform calculations and test-result data reduction and assist with drafting as required.
Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers.
Document observations, inspections, and testing findings in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
Participate in internal and external training and certification programs as experience and competence increase.