Construction Technician

Tetra Tech is looking for full time and part time temporary Construction Technicians who will perform tasks involving heavy equipment operations at various sites. Shall have the ability to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively wheel loaders, excavators, dozers, and compaction equipment. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, excavate pits, install shoring and other trench safety apparatuses, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

• Operate and maintain construction equipment and machines.
• Help other equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary.
• Prep construction/remediation sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
• Load or unload construction materials and debris.
• Put together and take apart temporary structures and apparatuses in support of construction and remediation tasks
• Remove, fill, transport, or compact earth.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.
• Assist craft workers.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Perform site clean-up.

Salary range is between $33-37 per hour

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in the construction and remediation industry, preferred.

Must have valid driver license in good standing. Commercial Class A License preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years with operating construction equipment.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Workers must be punctual and reliable.

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in the construction and remediation industry, preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A successful candidate will have the ability to do physical labor and other strenuous tasks. They will also be able to work in all weather and be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This work will be performed outside, even during inclement weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments include remediation sites, sites requiring traffic controls, remote locations supporting Cal-Fire and US Forest Service operations and general commercial and industrial construction activities.

Majority of work performed will be outside and can include work during inclement weather and temperatures ranging from freezing to above 100 degrees

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Must be fluent in the English language – speaking, reading, and…