Field Technician

About the role

Practice Area: Geotechnical Engineering & Construction Testing. The Field Technician will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of field-based observation and testing services during the design, study, implementation, and/or construction phases of projects in a variety of industries. The Field Technician should have the desire and ability to occasionally travel and support a wide range of projects throughout Northeast PA.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction quality assurance / construction quality control field inspections.
• Conduct material laboratory quality control testing.
• Perform density testing, and observation of soil placement.
• Perform field testing of concrete, soil/aggregate/bituminous paving materials.
• Monitor subsurface investigations including exploratory borings, geoprobing, and environmental sampling.
• Monitor foundation/geotechnical and related construction activities.
• Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed in a timely fashion.
• Effectively communicate with key stakeholders including project managers, project engineers, contractors and others depending on the project and job tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Ability to travel to and from job sites, including potentially overnight stay.
• Team oriented with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork.
• A self-starter possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Two-year vocational or college degree (preferred).
• This is a safety‑sensitive position.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely without restrictions on a daily basis.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to frequently lift 30‑60 lbs.; occasionally lift 60‑100 lbs.
• Ability to frequently carry 30‑60 lbs. up to 30′; occasionally carry 60‑100 lbs. up to 30′.
• Desire to work outside in all climates and conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping – 8‑10 hours per day.

Benefits

• PTO starting at 15 days per year and 10 paid holidays per year.
• After 6 months of employment, all team members become eligible for quarterly bonuses.
• Health Insurance options (Traditional PPO and QHDHP with an HSA).
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability protection.
• Accident and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• HSA/FSA accounts.
• 529 college savings plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuing education opportunities.