Geotechnical Field Tech/ Logger - Austin, United States - HVJ Associates

Description

Job Description

Position: Geo Field Tech Logger
Location: Austin TX

Mission/ Position Description Summary:
The mission of a Technician for HVJ, a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to support the project manager or other staff as directed to assure client satisfaction following the applicable standards, specifications and company guidelines.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform testing and/or inspections as assigned.

• Document work performed as appropriate.

• Provide support to Project Manager as directed.

• Perform duties in a safe, cheerful, and an efficient manner.

Additional Key Expectations:

• Ability to acquire related certifications, review ASTM standards for lab testing.

Key Requirements:

• High School Diploma

• Ability to lift concrete, soil, or asphalt samples sometimes up to 50lbs as a routine part of the job.

• Ability to tolerate year-round outdoor work

• Ability to travel occasionally with overnight stay and tolerate shiftwork.

• Valid Texas Driver's License with no history of accidents or alcohol/drug related traffic offenses.

• 1-2 years of directly related experience

Key Competencies:

• Excellence

• Mutual Respect/Likeability

• Integrity

• Care/Listening

• Resourceful/Initiative

• Customer Focused

• Energy/Drive

• Organization/Planning

• Adaptability (learning)

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, and to utilize a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
2. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move concrete, soil, or asphalt samples up to 50 pounds.
3. The employee is required to stand; walk; drive; use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Revisions
The responsibilities of this position are expected to evolve over time. Revisions to the job description will be prepared as needed, and the adopted version with the most recent date will apply.

HVJ is an equal opportunity employer.