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Our office in Diamond Bar, CA is seeking a Geotechnical/Soils Technician to perform field duties for the Geological and Geotechnical Engineering group. Our clients include local, state, and federal government agencies, flood control and sanitation districts as well as private developers. Although most of our projects are in Southern California, we routinely provide services in Northern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Tetra Tech offers an excellent working environment, a competitive salary and benefits, a great variety of projects, and an outstanding potential for personal and professional growth. The pay scale for this position is $25-$35 an hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Your Role:
The main focus of this position is providing grading observation and field fill placement and compaction testing services, but the position anticipates engagement with other geotechnical field tasks such as permeability/percolation testing, slope inclinometer monitoring, pile and tieback/soil nail installation observations, landfill liner installation, construction vibrations monitoring, floor level surveys, field gradation testing, site reconnaissance, and assistance with field investigations. 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 public works and state agencies’ projects and basic laboratory and concrete deputy services is welcome.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Nuclear gauge certification
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
- Data entry and basic computer and math skills
- Adequate oral communications skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability/willingness to travel within the southwest
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
- Must be able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions, travel by foot over rough terrain, and lift at least 40 pounds
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- 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.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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