If you are looking for a dynamic, fast-growth company with big ideas, you have come to the right place! GTA is looking for Field Geologists in our QUAKERTOWN, PA office. Responsibilities include construction monitoring and testing of soil, concrete, and other materials. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for a new graduate with interests in geology looking to start their career with a stable, growing company. Ample opportunities for training, certifications and career advancement. You must own a vehicle, have a good driving record, like working with people, and enjoy working outdoors. Experience is preferred, but we will accept entry level candidates and provide training!
Successful candidates MUST have:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- B.S. in Geology, but not required
- Certificates such as NICET, ACI, WACEL, PDOT a plus
- Own a Reliable Vehicle and have a Good Driving Record
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Ability to work alone as well as in a group
This position may require standing for extended durations as well as repetitive motions such as lifting or hammering. The employee must have the ability to use their hands to handle, finger or feel; reach, climb or balance; crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit, see and smell; including close, distance and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus. The employee will regularly lift and/or move 60 pounds; and occasionally move 80 pounds or more (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete or soil samples).
GTA will provide you with Personal Protective Equipment, which includes High Visibility Vest, Hard Hat, Gloves, and Safety Glasses.
GTA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Yearly bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Educational Assistance Program
- Free membership to professional societies
- Professional Growth & Advancement – we’ll help you get there! - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, Software Training
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company picnics and events and a great working environment!
YOUR FUTURE AT GTA AWAITS!! Our greatest asset is our people. This includes people like you! We are actively seeking motivated individuals to work on a wide range of exciting and challenging projects. Apply today and join the GTA family!
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof. #LI-Onsite
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What We Do
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) was incorporated in 1985 and employs more than 500 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. GTA focuses on geotechnical issues such as subsurface exploration, geotechnical and foundation engineering; groundwater resource and wastewater disposal issues; construction observation and materials testing; environmental issues from environmental assessments through management of remediation for contaminated water and soil; and natural resource services ranging from natural resource inventories to federal and state permit processing. Superior delivery of service and creative solutions complement our capabilities and collective commitment to our clients.
We provide these services for a wide range of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Our 21 office locations include: Quakertown, York, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh Metro, PA; Northeastern, OH; Somerset and Little Ferry, NJ; Abingdon, Baltimore, Laurel, Frederick, and Waldorf, MD; New Castle and Georgetown, DE; Richmond and Sterling, VA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC (GTA Associates, Inc.); and Orlando, FL.
Project types include: residential, retail, office, data centers, warehouse, industrial, energy, government, institutional, and recreational facilities. We also provide infrastructure design and improvement projects including roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, landfills, and utilities.
Accreditations: AASHTO and Army Corps of Engineers accredited soil, aggregate, and concrete laboratory facilities.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally, and offer the foundation, tools, and resources for them to excel, which in turn provides optimum results for our clients.
