Job Title: Soil Technician

Job Description

A local geotechnical firm is looking to add a Soil Technician to work on construction projects in the Seattle Area. The candidate will be operating a nuclear density gauge to conduct soil compaction testing and writing reports. Additionally, they will be testing concrete and asphalt samples. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in the field and have experience in engineering, geology, construction, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate a nuclear density gauge to conduct soil compaction testing.
• Write detailed reports on soil testing results.
• Test concrete and asphalt samples.
• Conduct soil sampling and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with construction materials testing standards.

Essential Skills

• Report writing
• Soil testing and sampling
• Experience with nuclear density gauges
• Experience in Engineering, Geology, Construction, or related field

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year geotechnical or environmental field experience
• Nuclear Density Gauge certification (must be completed prior to starting)

Work Environment

Meet at the office in Kirkland at 7 AM, head out into the field for the day, and end the day at 4 or 5 PM by dropping off the vehicle at the office. Projects are located in the Seattle area. The firm provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, offering a wide range of environmental and geotechnical services, including geology, geophysics, groundwater, geotechnical engineering, and environmental assessments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kirkland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

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