Geophysics Field Technician

East Coast Geophysics is looking for a motivated, hard worker to join our new, growing team. This position is loosely located around the northeast region, centralized around eastern Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, and the New York City area. Interested candidates are encouraged to live anywhere within this area with the expectation to travel throughout the region. Experience in field work, geology, utility work, or surveying is highly valued but not required.

This position includes a wider range of freedom than many other jobs and as a member of our team, you will be provided a company vehicle, company laptop, and a full set of geophysical equipment. Therefore, candidates have a high expectation of professionalism and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Safely commute to sites that vary in distance in various weather conditions
• Independently manage site activities and convey findings to clients in a clear and professional manner
• Perform geophysical surveys and different project scopes in varying locations, environments, and conditions
• Coordinate with managers and clients for site scheduling, scope of work, equipment usage and limitation, and future project expectations
• Follow all safe practices when performing work and site-specific safety practices
• Record/document site information and field findings and prepare project specific deliverables
• Properly use and maintain all field equipment, laptop, company vehicle, and all other company property

Preferred Skills / Experiences

• Strong ability to self-manage and maintain proper time management
• Strong driving skills and awareness on road
• Understanding of common subsurface utilities such as electric, gas, water, telecommunications, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, fiber optic, etc.
• Basic understanding of geology or common environmental industry practices
• Problem solving skills and critical thinking, demonstrating the ability to piece together information into a larger picture
• Effective communication and the willingness to learn

Job Requirements

• High School diploma with prior utility locating experience or College degree
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Able to walk up to 5 miles per day
• Able to use any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road