QA/QC Field Technician

Knight Piesold - Elko, NV

Full-time - Entry Level

Elko, NV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The QA/QC Field Technician will be responsible for providing construction quality assurance and quality control (CQA/CQ) for earthworks testing and geosynthetics installation. This role involves both field and laboratory work, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards while interacting with clients and overseeing team members.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company and client specific safety requirements.
• Perform field CQA/QC observation and testing.
• Conduct geotechnical laboratory testing, including soil/aggregate sampling and processing, grain size analysis, Atterberg Limits, specific gravity, compaction tests, hydrometer analysis, and hydraulic conductivity testing.
• Perform concrete testing.
• Engage in onsite interaction with clients, contractors, and engineers.
• Oversee CQA/QC field and laboratory team members.
• Provide training to CQA/QC and laboratory team members.
• Schedule and coordinate CQA/QC activity for compliance with project technical specifications.
• Issue and track surveillance and non-conformity reports.

Requirements

• 0-15 years of experience in field construction materials testing CQA/QC, specifically soils testing, liner CQA, and laboratory testing.
• Basic to intermediate math and writing skills.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to work weekends, as required.
• Ability to travel and work out of town for extended periods, as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds, with assistance.
• Ability to spend a majority of time walking and doing inspections for multiple days.

Benefits

• 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching
• Health insurance - including Prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement)
• Health Savings account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral bonus
• Transit benefit program
• Discretionary annual bonus program