Materials Testing Technician - Geosynthetics (Entry Level)

 Geotechnics, Inc. – Pittsburgh, PA

Full-Time | Paid Training | No Experience Required

 Start a Career in Materials Testing

Geotechnics, Inc. is a nationally recognized geosynthetics testing laboratory located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We provide laboratory testing services for geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, geonets, erosion control products, and other engineered materials used in transportation, environmental, and civil engineering projects across North America.

We are looking for dependable, motivated individuals to join our laboratory team. No previous laboratory experience is required. We provide paid training and will teach you the skills needed to become a professional laboratory technician.

What You'll Do

As a Geosynthetics Laboratory Technician, you will perform laboratory testing on engineered materials used in construction, environmental protection, landfills, and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include preparing and testing geosynthetic materials using standardized test methods, operating testing equipment, and measuring and recording test data,  

What We Offer

• Paid on-the-job training
• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Retirement plan

Why Work at Geotechnics, Inc.?

Every day, the work you do helps verify the quality and performance of materials used in highways, landfills, mining, environmental protection systems, water containment, and other critical infrastructure projects.

Our technicians develop specialized skills that are valued throughout the civil engineering and materials testing industry. We invest in training and promotion from within whenever possible.

Please Contact: Ryan O’Rourke at ryano@geotechnics.net or call 412-823-7600

Qualifications:
• Reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Good attention to detail
• Reliability
• Curiosity
• Communication
• Ability to follow procedures

Geotechnics Benefits Summary

Health Insurance: Angle Health (30 days/ 1st of Month)
Geotechnics 65%, Employee 35%

Vision Insurance: United Healthcare
100% Employer Funded for Employee.
Dependents may be added but are funded by the Employee.

Dental Insurance: United Healthcare
Optional: Employee 100%

Life Insurance: One year’s salary
No cost to employees.

401(k) – Currently through Ameritas
Eligible after six months of employment.
Vesting: 3-year cliff
Geotechnics matches 3%

Personal Days
3 days annually

Vacation
6-12 months – 5 days
1-5 years – 10 days
5-10 years – 15 days
Greater than 10 years – 20 days

Paid Holidays
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas