Soils Technician

Job Title: Soils Technician

Job Summary:

Gregg Drilling is looking for a Soils Technician for their Northen California office, based in Benicia, CA. This position is a mix of field work and office work. The candidate will carry out field assignments that involve use of in-situ testing equipment (pressure meter, hammer energy calibration, dilatometer testing and vane shear testing). In-situ testing will generally be done in combination with drilling and/or CPT activities. The candidate will be responsible for collecting field data and then be responsible for data processing and reporting. The job will involve some travel within California and the surrounding Western states.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform in-situ testing equipment (pressuremeter, hammer energy calibration, dilatometer and vane shear testing) setup, calibration, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and establish control zones.
• Collect and monitor field data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow all company and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate in-situ testing equipment, including pressure meter, hammer energy calibration system, dilatometer and vane shear testing equipment
• Direct experience with in-situ testing equipment is not required - we will train the right person
• Experience with installation of vibrating wire piezometers, extensometers and inclinometers is a plus
• Experience with geophysical testing/logging is a plus
• Candidate should have some experience with general civil engineering testing equipment - experience with lab testing or field testing are both a plus
• Candidate may also be trained on cone penetration testing operations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with Civil engineering field testing (examples: nuclear gauge testing, compaction testing, concrete testing)
• Environmental drilling experience a plus.

Working Conditions:

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to maneuver in small areas
• Ability to lift up 30+ pounds throughout the day
• Required to wear protective and safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time. Field work often includes uneven and slippery outdoor surfaces.

The noise level in the work environment is typical of machinery noise which can be distracting and loud at times. May be exposed to dust, and fluctuation in outside temperatures.


This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.


Review the Benefits associated with this position:

Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Gregg Drilling, LLC is a subsidiary of Sealaska.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Gregg Drilling, LLC is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Gregg Drilling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*

*"Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.