Construction Field Service Technician - Materials Testing

Construction Field Service Technician - Materials Testing

Construction Field Service Technicians oversee the building of highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure for municipal, commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects.

• Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using a calculator or computer
• Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and ensure conformance to specifications
• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings
• Read and review project plans and specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data
• Collaborate with project supervisors to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions
• Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes
• Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites
• Conduct materials testing and analysis using tools and equipment and apply engineering knowledge
• Perform manual labor such as bending, digging with hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar, and other items that may be heavy (5-50 lbs)

• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete projects within established budgets and timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work outside on job sites (may be exposed to extreme temperatures)

• Reports directly to Lead Construction Technician

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associates degree or higher
• 2+ years of related experience
• Related certifications
  • Nuclear Density, ACI Concrete, MDOT Density Tech, MCA Level 1 & 2, MDOT HMA Lab Tech Level 1, MI Aggregate Sampling, MDOT Paving Operations, SESC, CSWO, MDOT Bridge Construction, MI Bit QA/QC

• Position based in Kalamazoo
• Daily local travel to job sites (+/- 50 miles)
• Occasional regional travel (>75 miles)