Field Technician

The Technician will provide field observation, sampling, testing, and documentation services to support a variety of civil, geotechnical, and environmental projects at landfills, mine sites, public works construction sites, and other similar project sites. The work may include, but not be limited to:

• Field compaction testing (nuclear density, sand cone, drive-ring methods)
• Field permeability testing (BAT™, Boutwell™ permeameters)
• Moisture-density curves
• Field moisture content
• Observation and documentation of geosynthetic materials installation (geomembranes/flexible membrane liners, geotextiles, geosyntetic clay liners, etc.)
• Using GPS equipment to document test locations
• Documenting contractor work
• Assistance preparing construction completion reports
• Other tasks to support GLA’s environmental monitoring programs.

Position requirements include:

• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred skills include:

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour annual HAZWOPER training
• MSHA training
• Bachelor ‘s degree in physical science, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Familiarity with groundwater sampling techniques, including standard purge (dedicated and non-dedicated equipment), low flow purge, grab sampling using bailers and HydraSleeve™ devices
• Familiarity with soil density probes, nuclear density gauges, field permeameters, and standard soils tests.

Compensation Range: $18.00 to $28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.