Construction Material Field Technician

Overview

Field technician testing construction materials for projects in the Pittsburgh area

Key Responsibilities

• daily logs
• material testing
• sampling
• field observations
• site inspections

Tasks

-Preparing accurate daily logs that outline your inspections and results of the test you performed on construction materials. The construction materials you will be working with include soil, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel. -Sampling and testing of construction materials. -Field observations at jobsites in the region.

Requirements

• ms office
• tablet
• communication
• driver's license
• heavy lifting
• plan reading

What You Bring

-Daily communication with PM or Operations Manager regarding project progress or other pertinent communication by the contractor. -Effective verbal and written communication skills required. -Use of company provided tablet and working knowledge of MS Office programs. -Ability to work in all outdoor climates and mobility over various terrain. -With training, the ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. -Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds (soil and concrete samples, nuclear gauges, other equipment) -Ability to perform basic math and use measurement tools. -Reliable vehicle for field work, valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record. -Attention to detail and quality, while adhering to all safety requirements.

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Benefits

-Paid mileage -Personal Protective Equipment and safety gear -Dental and Vision Plans -$300 sign-on bonus after 90 days: additional $200 retention bonus after one year. -Voluntary Life -100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term Disability, Basic Life) -Company cell or reimbursement for use of personal phone -An additional bonus after one year of service! -Generous Paid Time Off/Holidays/Floater Holidays. -Medical (w/Health Savings Account Options) Plans -Employee Referral Bonus program up to $5,000 -Free HCEA apparel and work boots -Voluntary Short-Term Disability -Paid on-the-job training. -Employee Self-Service Portal -Paid education expenses for associated certifications. -$500 SIGN-ON BONUS* $$$ for all new hires! -Competitive pay. -Fun company-sponsored events, Wellness Seminars, and more! -Employee Assistance Program -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which employees acquire shares in the company; the more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become. -401k w/ Company Match

About Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.

-From the outset, its approach treated every project 'as if they were the owners', earning long-term developer relationships. -They expanded in the 1990s into geostructural design and specialty geoconstruction, establishing design-build capabilities. -They tackle projects across sectors—schools, stadiums, highways, housing, industrial and more—often in complex soil conditions. -Their services span geotechnical, environmental consulting, specialty construction, testing and third-party inspections. -Senior engineers frequently work onsite, ensuring designs are grounded in real conditions rather than assumptions. -With around 20 offices—including in the Caribbean—the firm combines local expertise with wide regional reach. -Notably, they operate their own fleet of drill rigs and labs, enabling in-house subsurface investigations and testing. -Their geoscience arm uses methods like ground-penetrating radar and seismic surveys to uncover hidden subsurface issues. -Philadelphia office is licensed for deep foundations, structural steel, masonry inspections and underpinning among other specialties.

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