Geotechnical/Materials Technician

at  Tetra Tech

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We are looking to hire a Geotechnical/Materials Technician to join our team in Kelowna B.C. This position will be stationed out of Kelowna, B.C. and; therefore, you will need to be located in the Kelowna area or willing to travel there for extended periods. Our reputation is built on our ability to find innovative solutions to complex quality-of-life issues around the globe. We pride ourselves on our forward-thinking, progressive-minded attitude. Our technical professionals strive for the highest level of excellence.
This position is available to be either seasonal or full-time. The salary range for this position is $60K to $70K per annum (or hourly $29/hour to $35/hour for regular hours and overtime is calculated at 1.5 times the hourly rate). Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT CANDIDATE:

• 2-5 years of Geotechnical/Materials testing or related construction experience is required.
• Diploma from a technical institute in Civil Engineering, Civil Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Some related industry experience in quality assurance/control for field and laboratory testing - preferably in the consulting sector would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) is required.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and a team player attitude are essential.
• Experience dealing with contractors and municipal design consultants would be beneficial.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and must provide current drivers abstract when applying preference will be given to candidates with a clean driving record.
• Must be physically capable of performing the manual labour duties required, including carrying and lifting heavy materials.

• Construction monitoring on commercial developments, highways and industrial projects
• Performing field and laboratory testing of soil, aggregates, Portland cement, asphalt and concrete (including sieve analysis).
• Density testing using nuclear density gauges.
• Preparation of Proctors and Marshall molds, asphalt cement content, sand equivalents, Atterberg limits and moisture content, including evaluation and reporting of properties and characteristics.
• Monitor geotechnical drilling, instrumentation installations, and core sample collections.
• Monitor shallow and deep foundations.
• Retaining wall construction and general earthworks on various projects.