Incorporated in 1997, GeoTek is a full-service consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, and environmental consulting. We are founded on the principle of providing strong business partnerships with our clients by demonstrating a committed passion for those who demand technical advice and responsive customer service that adds value to their projects.
Our mission is to build and maintain strong business partnerships by demonstrating a committed passion for the principles of high-quality customer service and professional consultation that results in optimum value to our clients. We provide our employees with just compensation and a challenging, stable work environment that embodies ongoing opportunities for them to further their individual goals. We also aim to furnish a good return for our shareholders by consistently achieving our financial objectives.
GeoTek offers a variety of jobs to build on your professional career, with multiple offices located in Nevada, California, Idaho, and New Mexico. Our branch offices serve more than just the state they are located in, providing services across a wide region.
Experienced in grading, soils inspection, and earthwork? Put your GB or GA qualification and field experience to work on complex construction projects with GeoTek!
SUMMARY:
The Senior GB and GA Grading Inspector performs advanced grading, soils testing, project-specific observations, and site assessment duties on active construction projects. This position conducts tests and inspections, evaluates field conditions, and accurately reports findings while working from approved plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, codes, technical guidelines, and verbal and written instructions.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/RECEIVED:
Immediate Supervisor: Field Supervisor/Manager Direct Supervisory Responsibility: None
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Perform GB & GA-level grading and soils inspections on residential, commercial, and other construction projects in accordance with approved project requirements and applicable jurisdictional requirements.
Observe and evaluate mass grading, excavation, site preparation, fill placement, moisture conditioning, compaction, utility trench backfill, paving subgrade, and other earthwork operations for compliance with project requirements.
Perform and evaluate field density and compaction testing associated with grading and earthwork operations and accurately document test locations, elevations, soil conditions, results, and related construction activities.
Perform proof-roll observations and evaluate exposed subgrade and fill areas for conditions requiring additional evaluation or corrective action.
Review and interpret approved grading plans, civil plans, project specifications, geotechnical reports, details, and applicable project documents to determine grading and soils inspection requirements.
Monitor grading operations and contractor activities to verify that fill placement, lift thickness, moisture conditioning, compaction, and earthwork preparation are being performed in accordance with applicable project requirements.
Identify and document unsuitable soil conditions, improper fill placement, failed compaction results, undocumented fill, or other grading-related discrepancies encountered during inspection.
Communicate grading deficiencies, unexpected soil conditions, failed testing, and other significant project conditions to the Project Manager or appropriate project representative for evaluation and direction.
Coordinate with contractors and project representatives regarding grading activities, areas ready for inspection/testing, corrective work, retesting, and project-specific inspection requirements.
Maintain detailed and accurate inspection documentation identifying work observed, grading activities performed, testing completed, results obtained, areas accepted or requiring additional work, and significant site…