Field Technician

• Will train employees without work experience; but prefer that candidates have at least some construction-related work history.
• Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas.
• Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Monitoring activities on construction sites and performing testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt pavement materials, etc. A company truck, phone, and safety equipment will be provided at our office.

• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Strong work ethics
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• ACI, Troxler & FDOT appreciated, but will train.
• This position will require candidate to perform field testing and observation of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt).
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion.
• This position will be subject to outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and /or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Work will primarily be in the field involving long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is required. A background report will also be required as part of our onboarding process.
• Qualified candidates should have basic math and writing skills.
• Experience in materials testing and certifications from ACI, Troxler and FDOT are preferred.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.