Ardaman & Associates is always looking for qualified personnel to join our team in Orlando or one of our branch offices located throughout Florida or Louisiana. Ardaman offers competitive salaries, a strong benefit package and excellent working conditions. Ardaman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Background checks and drug screens are required for all positions.
Current Openings:
Bartow
Cocoa
Fort Myers
Miami
Orlando
- Driller's Assistant - Assist the driller in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques. The assistant will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. In addition, the assistant will assist the driller during the installation of monitoring wells Work is outdoors in all weather conditions. The work is generally physically demanding. RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs; Label sample containers as directed; Assist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rig; Expediting field supplies; Performs duties at multiple job sites; Performs yard duties at direction of driller; Assist in measuring test boring locations; Load and unload trucks; Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole; Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed; Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens; Clean and maintain equipment; Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site; Help obtain drilling core samples; Dig and clean mud pits and drains; Assist with well development and pumping tests; Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes; Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning; Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: One year experience preferred; Mechanical skills preferred; Class A or Class B CDL license a plus; Must pass company background checks including drug screen; Must have an excellent driving record within company standards.
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- Geotechnical Engineer - Full-time position working in our Orlando, FL office on a wide range of geotechnical engineering activities. Summarize, evaluate, and present field and laboratory data using computer worksheet programs including Microsoft Excel and Sigma Plot. Perform geotechnical analyses using computer software including SEEP/W for seepage analyses, SLOPE/W for slope stability analyses, and GMS-MODFLOW for groundwater flow simulations. Draft engineering reports for senior engineers. Research and review information and data for engineering projects. Develop and review construction drawings and technical specifications for engineering projects. Coordinate with field personnel to perform subsurface exploration program and field tests. Coordinate with laboratory personnel to perform laboratory testing on soil, geosynthetic, and water samples. This position will provide a dynamic, team-oriented work environment and an exceptional opportunity for career growth. REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will be technically superior and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; Master’s degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET accredited program; At least five to ten years of non-academic experience, after graduation, working on geotechnical engineering projects under the supervision of a professional engineer; Experience working on landfill, industrial waste disposal, or environmental projects preferred.
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- Geotechnical Laboratory Technician -
Full-time position in a Soils Testing Laboratory in Orlando, Florida. Candidate will be required to perform basic geotechnical laboratory testing. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, visually classifying soil samples, preparing samples and performing water content, particle-size distribution, Atterberg limits and compaction tests, and calculating test results. Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Geotechnical lab experience preferred. Mechanical background preferred. Must have good basic math skills and comprehension, working knowledge of data entry into spreadsheets, ability to consistently follow directions and pay attention to testing details, willingness to learn new testing procedures, a good work attitude and ability to get along well with others. Must be willing to work weekends and overtime, when required.
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Port St. Lucie
Sarasota
Tallahassee
- Driller's Assistant - Assist the driller with solid stem and hollow stem auger, and mud rotary drilling techniques. The assistant will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions. The work is generally physically demanding. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs; Label sample containers as directed; Assist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rig; Expediting field supplies; Performs duties at multiple job sites; Performs yard duties at direction of driller; Assist in measuring test boring locations; Load and unload trucks; Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole; Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed; Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens; Clean and maintain equipment; Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site; Help obtain drilling core samples; Dig and clean mud pits and drains; Assist with well development and pumping tests; Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes; Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning; Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Mechanical skills preferred; Class A or Class B CDL license a plus; Must pass company background checks including drug screen; Must have an excellent driving record within company standards; The ability to work weekends and extended hours as needed; The ability to travel occasionally on out or town assignments; The ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
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Tampa
West Palm Beach
- Field Technician - Full time position working out of Ardaman’s West Palm Beach, FL office. Responsible for field sampling and testing of asphalt, concrete and soils, field inspection of miscellaneous construction activities. REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of one year of construction materials testing experience required; ACI and/or CTQP certifications preferred; Nuclear Density Gauge training preferred; Ability to work weekends and extended hours, when required; Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs; Travel may be required to work at remote sites in Florida; Excellent driving record within company standards; Pass company background checks including drug screen. Local candidates preferred; no relocation.
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Alexandria, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- CMT Technician - Full time position for a CMT Technician to work in a Construction Material Testing department located in Baton Rouge, LA. One to three years’ experience with inspection and field testing of earthwork and concrete construction and CMT laboratory soil, aggregate and concrete testing preferred. NICET Certification, ACI Certification and Radiation Safety - Nuclear Density Gauge training a plus. Requirements include: Able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 100 lbs; a safe driving record; willing to work weekends and overtime as required; willing to work on out of town assignments as required; authorization to work in the United States; and a High School Diploma or equivalent. Also, must have a good attitude, attention to detail, and able to get along well with others.
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- Driller's Assistant - A driller assistant will assist the driller in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling and Shelby tube sampling techniques. The assistant will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions. The work is generally physically demanding. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs; Label sample containers as directed; Assist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rig; Expediting field supplies; Performs duties at multiple job sites; Performs yard duties at direction of driller; Assist in measuring test boring locations; Load and unload trucks; Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole; Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed; Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens; Clean and maintain equipment; Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site; Help obtain drilling core samples; Dig and clean mud pits and drains; Assist with well development and pumping tests; Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes; Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning; Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of one year experience preferred; Mechanical skills preferred; Class A or Class B CDL license a plus; Available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet client schedulesAvailable for overnight/out-of-town travel; Must pass company background checks including drug screen; Must have an excellent driving record within company standards; Local candidates preferred; no relocation.
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- Geotechnical Engineer - Full-time position working in our Baton Rouge, LA office on a wide range of geotechnical engineering activities under the direction of senior geotechnical engineers. Summarize, evaluate, and present field and laboratory data using computer database worksheet and graphics programs including AutoCAD, gINT and Microsoft Excel. Perform geotechnical analyses using computer software including SLOPE/W for slope stability analyses, DRIVEN for estimating pile capacities, LPile for lateral pile analyses and others as appropriate. Also perform various engineering calculations and analyses such as settlement estimates, LRFD calculations for deep foundations, and general site variability analyses. Coordinate with field personnel to perform subsurface explorations and field tests. Coordinate with laboratory personnel to perform laboratory testing on soil samples. Knowledge of local and regional geology is essential. Field experience in drilling and sampling, CPT testing, construction quality assurance inspection and testing, and static and dynamic (PDA) pile load testing are also preferred. This position will provide a dynamic, team-oriented work environment and an exceptional opportunity for career growth. REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will be technically superior and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Must have familiarity with local and regional geologic conditions; Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, be flexible and adaptive to a dynamic team structure. Local candidates preferred.
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- Geotechnical Laboratory Technician - Full-time position in a Soils Laboratory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Candidate will be required to perform basic geotechnical laboratory testing. Tests include but are not limited to strength testing, Atterberg limits, permeability testing, grain size analysis, consolidation testing, and processing of material. Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Geotechnical lab experience preferred. Mechanical background preferred. Must have good math skills, pay attention to detail, have a good attitude, and get along well with others. Must be willing to work weekends and overtime, when required.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
- CMT Technician - Perform sampling/testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction projects throughout the Louisiana service area. Duties also include monitoring pile driving operations and performing pile load tests. Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have good math skills, have good organizational skills, a good attitude, get along well in a team environment and be safety minded in all aspects of his work. Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required to meet project schedules. Typical duties require 80 to 90 percent of time be spent performing tasks at field locations. Individual should be physically fit and able to spend extended hours working outdoors in a wide range of climate conditions. The position is open to entry level and experienced candidates. Experience with earthwork and concrete construction and material testing a plus but is not required. Local candidates preferred; no relocation. REQUIREMENTS: At least 18 years old; High school diploma or equivalent; Authorized to work in the United States; The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis; Ability to perform mathematical calculations; Must have good attention to detail, a good attitude, and get along well with others; Must be willing to work long hours, weekends and overtime when needed; Must have a safe driving record within company standards; The position involves both indoor and outdoor work; candidate must have the ability to work outdoors in the heat.
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- Geotechnical Engineer - Entry level position working in our New Orleans, Louisiana, office on a wide range of geotechnical engineering activities including planning and supervising laboratory testing, conducting geotechnical analyses, developing recommendations, writing reports and performing field monitoring. The successful candidate will be technically superior and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with one year of geotechnical engineering experience or a Master’s degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree specializing in Geotechnical engineering is required. Louisiana residents preferred. Strong knowledge of slope stability analysis methods and soft ground characterization preferred. This position will provide a dynamic, team-oriented work environment and an exceptional opportunity for career growth.
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Shreveport, Louisiana
- Construction Materials Testing Technician - Perform sampling/testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction projects throughout our Northwest Louisiana service area. Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have good math skills, have good organizational skills, a good attitude, get along well in a team environment and be safety minded in all aspects of his work. Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required to meet project schedules. This is an entry level position. Full-time, part-time and summer opportunities available. Typical duties require 80 to 90 percent of time be spent performing tasks at field locations. Individual should be physically fit and able to spend extended hours working outdoors in a wide range of climate conditions. Local candidates preferred; no relocation.
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West Monroe, Louisiana
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