Construction Material Field Technician

Construction Material Field Technician –
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.

Starting salary up to $18.00/hr, with a $500 sign‑on bonus for all new hires and an additional bonus after one year of service. Rates are commensurate with experience.

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) is a top‑tier, multi‑disciplined engineering firm with 30 years of success, named among the Top 500 Design Firms in the Nation by Engineering News‑Record. We foster teamwork, reward ambition, and provide opportunities for professional advancement.

Through our Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP), you receive ownership stock in the company.

• $500 sign‑on bonus*
• Additional bonus after one year of service
• Competitive pay
• Paid on‑the‑job training
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and floater holidays
• Paid education expenses for certifications
• Company cell phone or reimbursement for personal phone use
• Employee self‑service portal
• Employee referral bonus program up to $5,000
• Free HCEA apparel and work boots
• Personal protective equipment and safety gear
• Paid mileage
• Company‑sponsored events, wellness seminars, and more
• Medical (with Health Savings Account options) plans
• Dental and vision plans
• 100 % employer‑paid benefits (long‑term disability, basic life)
• Voluntary short‑term disability
• Voluntary life
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Field observations at jobsites within the region.
• Sampling and testing of construction materials, including soil, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel.
• Preparing accurate daily logs that outline inspections and test results.
• Daily communication with project manager or operations manager regarding project progress.

• Reliable vehicle for field work, valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to meet additional pre‑employment requirements.
• Ability to lift and move up to 60‑80 pounds (soil, concrete samples, gauges, equipment).
• Ability to work in all outdoor climates and across various terrains.
• Attention to detail and quality, while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with company‑provided tablets and Microsoft Office programs.
• Basic math skills and ability to use measurement tools.
• With training, ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

Hiring preference will be given to experienced technicians with verifiable certifications such as ACI, NICET, WACEL, etc.

EE/Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.