Soil Technician Ii

Leighton has a 60-year legacy specializing in geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing and inspection services. The Leighton culture is centered on the success of our people. We honor and respect our team’s depth of talent and expertise and we are constantly embracing ways for our employees to grow professionally. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and our people.

Full Time – Non Exempt

Pay Scale $24.00 - $30.00 Per hour

We are seeking a Soil Technician II to join our Irvine Team.

The successful candidate should be thoroughly knowledgeable with standard soil and concrete test methods performed by a field technician. The candidate must also be able to read and understand plans and specifications, keep an organized field file containing field and laboratory data, reports, letters, and other pertinent field documentation. Be able to communicate clearly with the Project Manager regarding all aspects of the field operations, including bringing on-site issues to the Project Manager's attention. The candidate should also be able to communicate clearly with the on-site client representative, the construction manager and/or inspector, and the contractor with regard to the soil or concrete requirements for the project.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicate with contractors, surveyors, clients, project managers and supervisor in a professional, positive and polite manner
• Confirmation of adherence to current regulatory agency’s grading ordinances and building codes
• Be attentive to detail and concentrate efforts on learning technical skills
• Keep up-to-date on a daily basis, all current projects via project managers and other technicians
• Prepare and review all field paperwork, maps and test sheets and submit them daily/weekly
• Communicate on a daily basis to the direct supervisor and project manager of each project, all progress and any special situations or problems
• Attend all tailgate safety meetings, loss prevention meetings and all other required meetings
• Follow company policies and procedures and all safety procedures

Requirements:

• Certifications Desired:
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 Certification
• Caltrans Certifications: CTM 125, 216, 231, 375, 504, 518, 523, 533, 539 and 540
• 40 Hour Hazwoper Training

Skills and qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, 4-year college degree in Earth Science or Engineering is a plus
• The successful candidate should have 5+ years of soil and concrete testing experience or equivalent
• Must be able to lift 50-pounds regularly
• Must have strong communications skills and be computer savvy – Word and Excel
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret design plans and project instructions
• Ability to write daily reports
• Moisture Density Gauge qualified and certified (required)
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Must have your own vehicle to be able to go off road on undeveloped property

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D (Company Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Supplemental Plans
• 401K with company match
• Generous PTO

EOE STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.