Experienced GeoTechnical Construction Tech

We are looking for experienced Geotechnical technicians to join our team. Working for GSI, there is no typical day and the scenery changes often. You will be working outside with your hands in a wide variety of climates. On one project you may be working on a slope installing a retaining wall and the next project you could be stabilizing a bridge. This is the perfect career for someone that does not want to work in a traditional setting like a warehouse or office. This is a career opportunity with significant advancement depending on your personal effort and willingness to learn our business. Heavy travel is required for this role.

• Operate construction equipment such as excavator, all terrain forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders
• Reading and determining measurements
• Maintain a clean and organized construction site
• Work together in a team environment
• Mix, spray, run hoses, and operate shotcrete or grouting pumps
• Learn / Operate rock drills (Cammachio, KIemm, Casagrande, Fraste)

Basic Qualifications:

• At least one year soil stabilization or geohazard mitigation experience required
• Heavy equipment operation experience
• Preferred - Prior concrete or shotcrete experience
• Preferred - Drilling experience
• Ability to travel extensively
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to get along with a diverse group of people

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A CDL
• Nozzleman certification (ACI Certification)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Climates vary in degrees, in tropical to desert environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Regular heavy lifting (75lbs+) of construction materials on the job site.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 100% travelling in the Western US (West of the Mississippi River). Employees are expected to work a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule. 

Compensation: $24-$32 per hour. In 2023, with overtime our employees in this job made the equivalent of nearly $38/hr. 

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.