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GeoStabilization International

Geotechnical risk mitigation via design-build contracting

Traveling Guardrail Installation Technician

Full-Time
$20 - $22/hr
Entry
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In PersonTravel is regular; crews may be away for up to two weeks at a time. Company-provided hotel accommodations are available while traveling.
Building Trades
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
  • Must be willing and able to obtain a Department of Transportation medical card to qualify to drive crew transportation vehicles.
  • Must pass required pre-employment background, drug screening, and motor vehicle record checks.
  • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic math.
  • Must be able to perform strenuous physical work throughout the day in varying weather conditions.
  • Must be willing to travel and stay away from home for up to two weeks when needed.
  • Must demonstrate strong attendance, dependability, and willingness to learn.
  • Must be able to work well with a crew and take initiative without always being asked.
Responsibilities
  • Work with a crew to install, remove, repair, and modify highway guardrails, barriers, fencing, and other roadway safety equipment.
  • Perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment safely.
  • Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing materials and equipment.
  • Follow instructions from the Foreman and help keep projects moving.
  • Take initiative and help the crew wherever needed.
  • Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Arrive on time, ready to work, and contribute to the team.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous construction experience is strongly preferred, especially in highway construction, general labor, concrete, fencing, excavation, or other physically demanding outdoor work.

About the company

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GeoStabilization International

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GeoStabilization International provides geohazard mitigation services in the United States and Canada, focusing on emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and foundation stabilization. They use a design-build contracting approach with an in-house engineering team and specialized tools to design and install stabilization systems for infrastructure across transportation, rail, power, mining, and pipeline sectors. Projects are priced with precise budgets and efficient proposals, and they offer a multi-year warranty covering materials, installation, and overall system performance. Their global partnerships and ability to handle slope stability and foundation problems across many geologic settings, combined with a focus on protecting people and infrastructure, aim to improve resilience and extend asset life.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Grand Junction, Colorado

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Leonard Green owns GSI after the September 26, 2024 sale announcement.
  • GSI added sculpted shotcrete on August 18, 2026, expanding project scope.
  • September 2026 hiring across field, finance, and engineering signals active demand.

What critics are saying

  • Geostabilization International v. Geospecialties entered federal court in January 2026.
  • RoadGuard, Access Limited, and core GSI create integration and culture complexity.
  • A catastrophic DOT failure or injury could trigger warranty claims and debarment.

What makes GeoStabilization International unique

  • Design-build geohazard repairs bundle engineering, equipment, and warranty-backed delivery.
  • RoadGuard and Access Limited broaden GSI from slopes into roadway safety.
  • Frontline Academy trains proprietary crews in shotcrete, drilling, and grouting.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Mental Health Support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
Geosynthetics Magazine
Feb 17th, 2025
GeoStabilization International founders receive 2025 Wallace Hayward Baker Award

GeoStabilization International founders receive 2025 Wallace Hayward Baker Award.

Business Wire
Sep 27th, 2024
KKR to Sell GeoStabilization International to Leonard Green & Partners

KKR today announced an agreement to sell GeoStabilization International (“GSI” or the “Company”) to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”). GSI is

Financial Times
Sep 26th, 2024
KKR to Sell GeoStabilization International to Leonard Green & Partners

DENVER & NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Sep. 26, 2024- KKR today announced an agreement to sell GeoStabilization International ("GSI" or the "Company") to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. ("LGP").

Jeffco Legends
Sep 25th, 2024
GeoStabilization Intl. Unveils New Entity for Roadway Safety

GeoStabilization International, a Westminster provider of geohazard mitigation, launched RoadGuard, a new business entity focused...

EIN News
Jun 22nd, 2023
GeoStabilization International Expands Business Development Team

Mark Demmink joins GeoStabilization as the Director of Sales, National Accounts, and Mike Gille joins the team as Sales Director, Central Region.