Geotechnical Technician/Inspector

Position Summary

The chosen candidate will perform construction inspections/testing for building construction projects, observe contractor's conformance to the plans and specifications, and conduct field reporting.

Essential Job Functions

• Geotechnical inspections and testing during construction, including soil density testing using a nuclear density gauge, earthwork, assessing unsuitable soil conditions, foundations, subgrade review, concrete testing, rebar inspections, pre-slab inspections, masonry inspections, structural steel bolted and welded connection inspections, cold-formed steel inspections, and road construction inspection and testing.
• Preparation of field reports.
• Geotechnical laboratory testing (concrete and soil), ACI certification for concrete testing, or ability to obtain soon after employment.
• Proficient in preparing field reports.
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification, or ability to obtain soon after employment.
• Must have valid and current driver's license.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum education of a High School diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in geotechnical inspections and testing during construction, including soil density testing using a nuclear density gauge, earthwork, undercutting of unsuitable soils, foundations, subgrade review, concrete testing, rebar inspections, pre-slab inspections, masonry inspections, structural steel bolted and welded connection inspections, cold-formed steel inspections, and road construction inspection and testing.
• Geotechnical laboratory testing (soil and concrete), ACI certification for concrete testing, or ability to obtain soon after employment.
• Proficient in preparing field reports.
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification, or ability to obtain soon after employment.
• Must have valid and current driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• Work will be performed on construction job sites and travel between office and jobsite will be required on a daily basis.
• Valid drivers license is required.
• Work is primarily outdoors, and exposure to weather during all annual seasons will occur.

About Tetra Tech

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Compliance with health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.