Job Openings at CERTERRA/Western Technologies Tucson, AZ

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Field and Lab Technician position at CERTERRA?

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More About The Position

CERTERRA/Western Technologies Inc. is seeking a geotechnical field and lab technician, to join our geotechnical team in Tucson, AZ! The ideal candidate excels in working with a team, is self-directed, adaptable, entrepreneurial, and aligned with CERTERRA’s core values and mission. This position will be primarily field and laboratory based, with opportunities to develop management and reporting skills as responsibilities increase.

What You Can Do For Us Now

• Plan and conduct detailed field explorations involving field mapping, drilling, test pits, trenches and collection and characterization of soil and bedrock samples
• Characterize and evaluate soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects
• Perform geotechnical laboratory tests
• Contribute to preparation of geotechnical engineering reports and technical documents with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and succinctness
• Additional tasks as needed
  
  

The Candidate We Hire Must Have

• Passion for the environment, science, and or geotechnical engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems in the field and are mechanically inclined
• High motivation with a talent for interpersonal communication and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple strict deadlines
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual
• U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Valid Driver’s License
  
  

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, engineering or related field, preferred but not required
• 0 to 3 years of related experience
• Experience with Microsoft Suite software.
  
  

Pay

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Work Location: Tucson, Arizona

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.