Soils Technician - Geotechnical

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Tetra Tech’s geotechnical office in Diamond Bar, CA provides a very broad range of services to a very broad range of clients.Our projects include dams, levees, surface mining and reclamation, landfills, brownfield redevelopments, infrastructure projects, and of course conventional geotechnical engineering projects involving foundations for hi‑rises, commercial, industrial, single-family buildings, landslides and embankments, as well as offering forensics, expert, and agency review services.Our clients include federal, state, county, and local government agencies as well as private entities.Our staff includes certified and mostly higher degree geotechnical engineering, geology, and field construction staff.Although most of our projects are in Southern California, we routinely provide services in Northern California, Arizona, and New Mexico, and occasionally across the country and internationally.

To support our growth, our office is seeking a Soils Technician.The ideal candidate will have experience in grading observations and compaction testing, soil classification, percolation testing, pile/tieback/soil nail construction observations, landfill liner installation observations, and vibration monitoring.Duties include but are not limited to field construction quality assurance activities, and preparation of daily field reports for submittal to engineers. Familiarity and competency with basic laboratory testing are welcome. The pay scale for this position is $25-$45 an hour, based on qualifications and experience. This is a temporary, as needed role.

Your Role

• Primary responsibilities include performing and documenting field grading observations and testing including removal observations, bottom certifications, and compaction testing
• Secondary preferred responsibilities include:
• Percolation testing
• Pile/tieback/soil nail construction observations
• Landfill liner installation observations
• Vibration monitoring
• Sample processing and laboratory testing
• Soils logging and field borehole preparation
  

Qualifications

• Nuclear gauge certification
• 40-hr HAZWOPER training
• Experience in a geotechnical consulting firm is preferred
• Familiarity with common geotechnical engineering analyses
• Familiarity with Unified Soil Classification System ASTM D2488
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to work in the field as needed
• Ability/willingness to travel
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions, travel by foot over rough terrain, and lift a minimum of 40 pounds
  
  

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Additional Information

• Organization: 178 TTS