Geotechnical Field Technician

About the role

GTA is looking for a Geotechnical Field Technician in the Roanoke, VA or Wytheville, VA area. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for a new graduate with interests in geology, geotechnical engineering, and construction project management looking to start their career with a stable, growing company. Ample opportunities for training, certifications and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Construction observation and testing of soil, concrete, and other materials

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Own a reliable vehicle, have a valid driver's license, and have a good driving record
• Enjoy working outdoors
• Ability to work alone as well as in a group
• This position may require standing for extended durations as well as repetitive motions such as lifting or hammering
• Ability to use hands to handle, finger or feel; reach, climb or balance; crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit, see and smell; including close, distance and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus
• Regularly lift and/or move 60 pounds; occasionally move 80 pounds or more (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete or soil samples)

Qualifications

• Certificates such as NICET, ACI, WACEL, VA DOT (Department of Transportation) a plus
• Experience is preferred, but entry level candidates accepted with training provided

Skills

• Like working with people

Pay

• Compensation is paid on an hourly basis
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate
• Your time is measured from the time you arrive at the office in the morning to the time you leave the office in the evening, excluding any time for lunch
• Travel mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate (currently $0.76 per mile) for travel from office to job site and back to office

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Yearly bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program up to $10,000 per year
• Free membership to professional societies
• Professional Growth & Advancement - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, Software Training
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company picnics and events and a great working environment