CQA Technician

Job Title: Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Technician Job Description The Construction Quality Assurance Technician performs field-based CQA services for landfill and landfill gas projects, with a focus on ensuring that construction activities comply with design plans, drawings, and technical specifications. This role involves extensive site inspections, coordination with contractors, documentation of field activities, and support for landfill gas and remedial system maintenance. The position offers substantial overtime opportunities, clear paths for advancement into engineering technician roles, and a comprehensive benefits package within a growing, employee-focused firm. Responsibilities

- Conduct daily site inspections at landfills and construction sites to verify compliance with design plans, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Provide oversight and inspection engineering management for landfill gas systems and landfill construction, including cell development and closure activities.
- Perform construction quality assurance (CQA) activities, including monitoring, testing, and verification of work against approved drawings and technical specifications.
- Support landfill gas or remedial system maintenance and monitoring, documenting performance and identifying issues in the field.
- Coordinate closely with general contractors and subcontractors to address field issues, clarify requirements, and ensure project milestones are met.
- Prepare and submit daily written and photo log reports using standardized templates and software tools.
- Develop construction documentation reports as requested, including field data summaries, markups, redlines, and notes that validate and verify design accuracy.
- Assist in training engineering technicians, associate staff, and staff professionals in field activities, inspection practices, and documentation standards.
- Support office operations when requested, including data entry, report preparation, and review of field documentation.
- Perform soil sampling and related field testing activities as part of CQA and geosynthetics inspection work.
- Review erosion control measures and document conditions, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.
- Mark up drawings, logs, and reports with field notes, redlines, and comments to reflect actual field conditions and changes.
- Use Word, Excel, PDFs, and fillable Excel templates to complete daily field logs, reports, and documentation accurately and on time.
- Communicate frequently and clearly with project teams, demonstrating proactive problem-solving and a willingness to go beyond basic assigned tasks.
- Travel extensively to regional landfill and landfill gas project sites, remaining on projects through completion as required.

Essential Skills

- At least 1 year of technician experience in landfill gas CQA or liner CQA work.
- At least 23 years of experience working on active construction sites or performing engineering field work.
- Hands-on construction experience, including familiarity with construction processes and safety practices.
- Experience conducting inspections on construction or earthwork projects.
- Ability to perform soil sampling and related field testing activities.
- Hazwoper 40-hour certification or the ability to obtain and maintain equivalent hazardous waste operations training.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for preparing reports and daily field logs.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in landfill and heavy construction environments, often for extended periods and long workweeks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, including written logs and photographic records.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work a rotation schedule that includes significant overtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PDF tools, including use of fillable Excel templates for daily field logs.
- 35 years of experience performing geosynthetics inspections on landfill or similar projects.
- Relevant soils or concrete certifications that support inspection and testing responsibilities.
- Experience marking up drawings, creating redlines, and adding detailed notes to reports to reflect field conditions and changes.
- Ability to validate and verify design accuracy by comparing field observations with plans and specifications.
- Familiarity with erosion control measures and the ability to assess and document their effectiveness.
- Experience in engineering earthwork inspection, soil inspection, construction materials testing (CMT), or related engineering technician roles.
- Demonstrated self-starter mindset with curiosity and a willingness to go beyond narrow job boundaries to solve problems.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to overcommunicate when needed to keep project teams informed and aligned.
- Ability to work collaboratively with field and office staff, including CQA personnel, engineers, and technicians.
- Interest in professional growth, with the motivation to progress into engineering technician roles over time.

Work Environment This role is predominantly field-based and involves extensive travel to landfill and landfill gas project sites, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field and 20% in the office. The position follows a rotation schedule that typically includes 34 weeks on the road, working six days per week, followed by a one-week break. Regional and overnight travel is common, with projects located in areas such as AZ, CA, NV, NM, CO, and various East Coast states. During travel, technicians stay in comfortable hotels, often extended-stay accommodations, and use a company vehicle with a gas card for work-related transportation. The work environment includes outdoor landfill and heavy construction conditions, requiring adherence to safety protocols and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment. New hires spend their first two weeks in an office setting for onboarding and safety training, followed by several days on different landfill sites alongside a CQA technician for hands-on training before assignment to a primary project. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a 401(k) with employer match, an annual bonus program, a student debt employer contribution program, paid holidays and PTO, and access to company trucks for certain field services positions. The work culture emphasizes safety, professional development, clear communication, and strong support for employees working in demanding field environments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ. About Actalent

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