Construction Field Technician
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Field Technician to join our team in Boston, MA. The Field Technician will work closely with a team of staff engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting projects largely in urban environments. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals, and grow professionally.
Responsibilities
- Provide construction quality assurance services on earthwork construction projects.
- Complete timely and accurate field reports, field notes, field logs, and related project documentation.
- Communicate daily with contractors in the field and project managers in the office.
- Complete geotechnical and environmental field sampling, including subsurface exploration programs.
- Conduct routine calibration, maintenance, and minor repairs of field equipment, with guidance for more complex maintenance and repairs.
- Assist with data collection, data entry, data review, analysis, and technical research to support project objectives.
- Perform a variety of routine and moderately complex field and technical assignments.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and accountability in all work products.
- Work under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists while developing technical and field expertise.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities to build knowledge and advance technical skills.
- Follow company health and safety procedures and promote safe work practices at project sites.
Requirements
- Experience providing geotechnical construction observation and associated field report documentation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills combined with flexibility to work with shifting priorities.
- Client-service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver to meet expectations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Work well as a team member, with a collaborative communication style.
- Experience providing MCP consulting services for urban development projects.
- Nuclear density gauge certification and DOT HAZMAT training.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in civil engineering technology (or equivalent degree).
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements
- Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.
- Must be able to visit project sites and climb ladders and stairs as required.
- The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.
- Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.
- Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required.
- Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Schedule
Full-time position. Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible daily hours to meet contractor schedules.
Work Format: Onsite
Office Location: Boston, MA
Travel Requirement: Local travel within the New England region is required.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $25 to $28.
Specific compensation for the successful candidate will be based on factors such as experience, education, training, qualifications, and work location.
Supplemental Pay: Annual bonus is based on individual and company performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health and wellness offerings.
- 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Paid time off for volunteering.
- Company-paid long-term care insurance and life insurance.
- Company-paid identity protection.
- Opportunity to join firm ownership (for Directors and above only).