Logger/Field Technician - New Orleans

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the Southeastern U.S. Over our history, we have worked on more than 150,000 projects throughout the Southeast, the U.S., and worldwide. This vast list of project experience includes services for virtually every type of public and private client associated with industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Ardaman has the following opportunity available:

LOGGER/FIELD TECHNICIAN

Our New Orleans office has an entry level job opportunity with benefits for a Logger/Field Technician.  A logger/field technician will document geotechnical drilling project activities, including classification of samples, preparing samples for shipment, and keeping a written log of the borings. As needed, the logger will assist the driller in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling and Shelby tube sampling techniques and help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions and out of town work required regularly. The work is generally physically demanding. A sign-on bonus up to $1,000 may be available.

Responsibilities:

·         Assist drillers with locating job site and areas for drilling (job setup)

·         Identify boring locations using plans and GPS

·         Prepare soil samples obtained by the drillers

·         Package and label samples and transport samples to laboratory

·         Keep a written log of all soil borings

·         Load and unload equipment and supplies

·         Communicate with client and company representatives.

·         Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.

·         Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens 

·         Clean and maintain equipment

·         Help obtain drilling core samples

·         Assist with well development and pumping tests

·         Assist in drilling operations

·         Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

·         Soil classification experience a plus but will train

·         Mechanical skills preferred

·         Class A or Class B CDL license a plus

·         Must have or be able to obtain DOT Medical Examiners Certificate

·         Available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet client schedules

·         Ability to lift drill pipe and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.

·         Must have prior experience working outdoors

·         Must pass company background checks including drug screen

·         Must have an excellent driving record within company standards

·         Local candidates preferred; no relocation

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity.  We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.  Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.  Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.