Landfill Field Technician

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Houston, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Landfill CQA Technician for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you'll work for our Waste Management practice. This is a full-time position with the responsibility of performing Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) services to observe, document and monitor construction activities associated with landfill construction. Projects will include cell liner systems, cell final closure cap systems, landfill gas collection and control systems and other appurtenances related to a state of the art solid waste management facility. You will work as a member of the project CQA team, and at times independently, to evaluate whether the completed construction meets governing project specifications and regulatory permit conditions. You will perform field testing of various construction materials, and secure samples of materials that are laboratory tested to confirm compliance with project specifications. You will also work closely with the CEC project manager to prepare the as-built documentation needed to certify completed work. Travel will be required for project services.

Requirements

• Interest in learning and training for landfill or other related fields of construction and CQA services
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a pickup truck
• Ability and interest to travel for work outside of the area, should the need arise
• Desire and willingness to be trained in CQA procedures for various materials of construction and to develop as a key member of our CQA services team
• Interest in working at a variety of construction project sites
• Ability to speak and write professionally
• AS or BS in Civil Engineering or related technical field
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Physical ability to work at a construction site in extenuating weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Performing Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) services to observe, document and monitor construction activities associated with landfill construction.
• Evaluate whether the completed construction meets governing project specifications and regulatory permit conditions.
• Perform field testing of various construction materials, and secure samples of materials that are laboratory tested to confirm compliance with project specifications.
• Work closely with the CEC project manager to prepare the as-built documentation needed to certify completed work.

Benefits

• CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree