Soil Conservationist jobs in Richmond, 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.

Salary: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

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