Sr. Soil Technician

We are Leighton, a Verdantas company!

Leighton boasts a 62 year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Sr. Soil Technician to join our Southern California team for our Rancho Cucamonga office. This is a non-exempt position.

This is a great opportunity to develop a career in the field of soil sampling and testing. Work with a team of skilled professionals to perform field assignments while enjoying the outdoor environment.

Responsibilities:

• Observation and testing of contractors' work on a variety of civil infrastructure projects

• Nuclear density testing

• Operation of various types of field equipment (e.g., reporting and mapping software, survey level, nuclear density gauge, etc.)

• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, soil, concrete, and asphalt datasheets, monitoring, and chain-of-custody forms

• Review, understand and interpret project plans and specifications, shop drawings, product data and RFIs

• Perform scheduled tests, observations, and inspections in accordance with applicable test procedures and project requirements

• Assist with field testing to gather data for engineering, hydrogeologic, and scientific evaluations

• Prepare reports, maps and other illustrations to document and summarize project data

• Observe and document field activities and prepare construction documentation reports

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years of active field experience on mass grading and post grading operations

• Have a basic understanding of soil engineering and mechanics

• Must have a knowledge of general earthwork and grading specifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle to commute to job sites and for going off-road on undeveloped job sites

• Ability to lift and or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

• Preferred Certifications:

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 Certification

• Caltrans Certifications: CTM 125, 216, 231, 375, 504, 518, 523, 533, 539 and 540

• 40 Hour Hazwoper Training

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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