SK Geotechnical is a leading geotechnical engineering and materials testing company in Montana and is currently seeking a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our team as a Field Construction Technician. The successful candidate must be capable of performing a wide variety of field and laboratory construction materials testing, inspection, and reporting. For those applicants with little experience, SK Geotechnical has a detail-oriented training program matching the needs of the new Technician. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

Perform field work on construction sites and laboratory tests in office, and prepare results reports for clients.

After training, perform all materials testing on construction projects, including compaction tests, concrete tests, rebar inspection, fireproofing inspection, and all other @types of field services.

Perform all @types of laboratory testing, including Proctors, gradations, Atterberg limits, specific gravity, consolidation, and all other lab tests.

Input test results into software (primarily Microsoft Excel), review for 100 percent accuracy.

Read/understand project plans and specifications and perform tests to those specifications.

Inform client with test results and scheduling as requested.

Inform supervisor or engineering staff if on-site conditions or practices appear questionable.

Assist with maintaining test equipment in accordance with SK Geotechnical's accreditation, manufacturer's and/or test specifications.

Review daily reports for accuracy and final reporting.

Maintain accurate records of chargeable and non-chargeable time.

Maintain a clean lab and clean company vehicles.

Occasionally assist geotechnical engineers on field and laboratory work, such as staking borings, surveying, percolation tests, loading equipment, etc.

Assist with maintaining vehicles.

Use safe work practices.

Requirements:

Mathematical skills.

Computer and simple calculator skills.

Must be able to lift 75 pounds and operate a wheelbarrow.

Valid driver's license with an insurable record.

Able to drive a standard cab 1/2-ton pickup-truck.

Good communication skills.

Must have a positive attitude, and be honest with all aspects of work and communication.

Out-of-town work is required (up to about 20 percent), including day trips as well as occasional larger materials testing projects.

Ability to effectively communicate results and site conditions to materials manager and other stakeholders.

Prefer a minimum of one (1) year experience as a Construction Engineering Technician.

Construction experience is highly desirable.

Hours: Full time with many opportunities for overtime. Equal Opportunity Employer.

SK GEOTECHNICAL CORPORATION

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