About the position
As a technician at ECS, you will be involved in the layout of borings and test pits using both conventional surveying and GPS. Your responsibilities will include observing and classifying test pits and soils, performing hand auger borings, conducting DCP testing, and logging soil data. In the office, you will classify samples obtained from drilling operations and reduce GPS and other geotechnical data for production. You may also have administrative duties and work in the construction materials testing department. Your role will primarily involve field observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of various materials on active construction sites, including soil, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement. Under the guidance of project managers, you will perform routine tests and assist in more complex tasks, with daily communication required with site contractors and other technicians. ECS will provide training in their methodology for observations, inspections, and testing, while encouraging skill development through certification programs.
Responsibilities
- Layout of borings and test pits using conventional surveying and GPS.
- Observation and classification of test pits and soils.
- Performance of hand auger borings and DCP testing.
- Soil logging and other geotechnical field work.
- Classification of samples obtained from drilling operations.
- Reduction of GPS and other geotechnical data for utilization and production.
- May include department administrative duties.
- Work in the construction materials testing department.
- Perform routine field and/or laboratory tests.
- Assist in more complex tasks as required.
- Daily communication with site contractors, technicians, and project managers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred.
- 0 - 2 years of experience.
- Ability to carry 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lift 85 lbs to waist height.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health and other insurance plans
- Retirement and college savings plans
