Entry Level Soil Technician I

Job Description

  LOCATIONIrvine  FULL-TIME/PART-TIMEFull-Time  EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPTNon-Exempt  DESCRIPTIONLeighton has a 60-year legacy specializing in geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing and inspection services. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and our people.  The Leighton culture is centered on the success of our people as a foundation for building solutions for our clients. We honor and respect our team’s depth of talent and expertise. We are constantly embracing ways for our employees to grow professionally.  We are seeking an Entry Level Soil Technician I to join our Irvine team.Full time - Non-exemptPay Scale - $18.00 - $22.00 per hourDuties and Responsibilities 

• Must be a quick learner and able and concentrate efforts on learning technical skills.
• Communicate with contractors, surveyors, clients project managers and supervisor in all situations in a professional, positive and polite manner.
• Keep up-to-date on a daily basis, all assigned projects via project managers, supervisor or other technicians.
• Prepare all field paperwork, maps, daily reports and test sheets and submit them daily/weekly
• Communicate on a daily basis to the direct supervisor and project manager of each project, project progress and any special situations or problems
• Review and be knowledgeable of the contents of the Soil Technician's Procedure Manual
• Attend all tailgate safety meetings for each project assigned
• Attend all Loss Prevention Meetings
• Follow company policies and procedures and all safety procedures
• Must pass OSHA Training and Nuclear Guage Certification training provided by the company.

Education and Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Work in construction or field related industries, educational emphasis in Geology or Civil Engineering and a previous work emphasis in geotechnical engineering is helpful.  Skills and requirements:Ability to read, analyze, perform simple mathematical computations, read and interpret general plans, specifications and project specific geotechnical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to clearly write daily reports. Must have good communications skills and be computer savvy – Word and Excel.  Must be able to lift 50 LBS.Benefits:

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision
• Supplimental Ins Plans
• Life and AD&D (Company Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• 401K with Company Match
• Generous PTO

EEOC 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. POSITION REQUIREMENTS   EOE STATEMENTWe 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.  THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.