Soil Conservationist jobs in Daly City, CA

Job Description:
ENGEO is actively looking for an Entry Level Soil Technician/Field Representative, who is also interested in cross-training in Special Inspections.

Position Summary: As an ENGEO FR, you will represent ENGEO on various job sites, delivering the highest quality client service. Our Soils Representatives perform a crucial role in the construction industry to confirm compliance with project and plan specifications, and engineering recommendations. Essentially, you are the eyes and ears on construction sites for our project engineers and project managers.

As a Soils Representative at ENGEO you'll have the opportunity to work on many unique and challenging projects. Your primary duty is to utilize a gauge for moisture/compaction confirmation and communicate the results to the respective parties. Please inquire within the HR department for a ride along if you're interested in this career.' - Dylan Searle-Lively, Senior Field Representative

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC field observations during site earthworks (grading) and site improvements (utilities, wall backfill, and street construction) following design plans and recommendations
• Confirm compliance with project and plan specifications, and engineering recommendations
• In-place density testing of engineered soil and rock materials during site development using a nuclear density gauge
• Use a surface laptop (provided) to report accurate and detailed documentation of testing and observations. T&O reports are due daily to Construction Service Managers for review
• Sample soil and rock and deliver the samples for geotechnical laboratory testing

Experience and Skills:

Our Ideal Candidate

• Interested to cross-train, such as Construction SWPPP, and ACI and ICC certifications
• A team player who enjoys fast-paced environments
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Driven to go above and beyond in client service
• Thrives on creative problem solving

All Candidate Criteria

• Required Education: High School or equivalent
• (College or A.A/B.S. in Earth Sciences, Geology, Civil Engineering or Construction Management a plus)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Show proof of car insurance - upon hire
• Personal construction site appropriate vehicle (daily reimbursement available)
• Good driving record and Drug-free
• Ability to perform potentially strenuous field activity
• Willing to work OT and weekends as needed by the project/contractor demands
• Comfortable working alone on jobs sites, with a practical and resourceful mindset
• Strong basic algebraic math skills

Valid Certificates

• Nuclear Density Gauge - required - will train if needed
• ACI Field Testing Technician - preferred - will support training reimbursement if needed
• ICC Reinforced Concrete - bonus - will support training reimbursement if needed
• ICC Post Tensioning - bonus - will support training reimbursement if needed

Job Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) employer matching
• 4 Medical plans to choose from
• Gym/wellness reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development assistance
• Dental
• Vision

Who We Are

ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you will receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.

What We Do

Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400 geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, New Zealand, Guam, and Australia.

We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Fuel discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Application Question(s):

• Do you own or have access to a field appropriate vehicle for visiting job sites? (Truck or SUV)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Francisco, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Francisco, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person