Pioneer Technical Services, Inc Hiring for Civil Engineering /Engineering Lab Technician at Helena, MT, USA Full Time

Department : Helena, MT

Job Type : Fulltime

s to : Lab Manager

Work Schedule : Monday thru Friday 8-5 unless needed

Amount of Travel Required : 25% – 50%

Position Summary :

Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Civil Engineering Technician / Engineer Lab Technician in its Geotechnical and Materials Testing Laboratory located in Helena, MT.

Self-motivated, committed individuals that work without frequent direction will receive competitive benefits with significant career advancement opportunities.

The position will generally be 40 hours per week on average with some additional hours on an as-needed basis during busy periods.

Travel to a project sites will also be required. This position will involve field inspection services and geotechnical materials testing in the laboratory.

Field Inspection services include field density testing using a nuclear density gauge, fresh grout and concrete sampling, shotcrete testing and coring.

Laboratory testing will include performing Atterbergs, proctors, sieve analysis and numerous other geotechnical soils testing.

Other duties will include data management, equipment maintenance, sample organization. Project experience in general construction, field density testing, concrete testing, soil sampling, and materials testing as well as experience with Microsoft Word and Excel programs is preferred but not required.

Pioneer will provide on the job training to perform field testing and laboratory testing tasks. Candidate must have a valid Class D driver’s license.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with Contractor or Site Supervisor regarding testing results and any failing tests or problems.
• Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
• Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect deficiencies and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect deficiencies and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Prepare daily field inspection s that document project activities and data.
• Conduct materials testing and analysis using provided tools and equipment.
• Basic Computer Skills.

Skills and Abilities

Education : High School Diploma. College education preferred, but not required.

Field of Study : Civil / Environmental Engineering, Soil Science, or related / equivalent

education or experience.

Computer Skills : Must be able to complete basic computer tasks that include Excel, Microsoft Word.

N (Not Applicable)

O (Occasionally)

F (Frequently)

C (Constantly)

Physical Demands : Stand-F Bend-O

Stand-F Bend-O

Walk-F Grasp-O

Sit-F Speak-O

Manually Manipulate-O Climb -O

Reach Outward-O Crawl-N

Reach Above Shoulder-O Squat or Kneel-O

Work Environment :

This position will include working on field / construction sites where you will be exposed to the elements and also includes working within a soils laboratory environment that requires frequent standing and lifting, and the use of a wheelbarrow.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

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

Pioneer is a Montana based employee-owned company that offers a competitive salary, benefits, and incentive package. Pioneer Technical Services provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and is an E-VERIFY company.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Upon acceptance of an offer, a complete background and drug screening will be conducted.

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