Field Technician I

Overview

Perform on-site material testing, sample collection, and reporting for construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• field testing
• lab testing
• sample collection
• report writing
• safety compliance
• equipment maintenance

Tasks

-Communicate effectively with dispatch, field supervisors, contractors, and project managers, providing real-time updates on job status, site conditions, and any issues encountered. -Ensure all testing equipment is properly maintained, and functioning correctly, following company and manufacturer guidelines. -Operate and maintain an assigned company vehicle, including scheduling routine maintenance (oil changes, tire checks, fluid levels) and ensuring general cleanliness inside and out. -Follow strict safety protocols and OSHA regulations to maintain a safe work environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to company and client safety guidelines. -Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures. -Accurately document test results, observations, and site conditions, preparing and submitting timely and detailed reports, logs, and presentations in accordance with company standards. -Adhere to project timelines and schedules, reporting to job sites on time and completing assignments within established deadlines. -Conduct field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials to verify compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. -Properly collect, label, and transport samples from job sites to laboratories for further testing and analysis. -Complete detailed reports, logs, and documentation of test results, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to project managers and stakeholders. -Participate in ongoing training and certification programs, as required, to maintain technical proficiency and industry compliance.

Requirements

• concrete testing
• fdc software
• microsoft office
• driver's license
• high school
• 0-3 years

What You Bring

-Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to drilling, safety, and project requirements. -Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments. -Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods. -Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. -Efficient time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately. -Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion. -Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working in various weather and environmental conditions. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality results. -Commitment to workplace safety, following OSHA standards and company safety policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). -Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams. -This position requires extensive travel in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work. -0-3 years of experience in a field-based, outdoor, or physically demanding role preferred (construction, materials testing, geotechnical, or related industry experience is a plus). -Flexibility to work varying schedules, including early mornings, weekends, overtime, and potential overnight travel as project demands require. -Industry certifications such as ACI Level 1 Concrete Testing, or ability to obtain within a specified time period. -Attention to detail to ensure accurate sample collection, testing procedures, and documentation. -Adapt to changing project requirements, schedules, and weather conditions, maintaining flexibility to support business needs. -Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools. -Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to operate company-assigned vehicles safely. -Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions. -Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment. -Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections. -Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit). -High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or coursework in construction, engineering, geology, or a related field is a plus.

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Benefits

-Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.

About Ues

-Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with 85+ branches serving diverse U.S. markets. -Under private-equity ownership since 2019. -Projects span transportation corridors, solar farms, data centers, hospitals, schools, and bridges. -Combines earth-science know-how with construction materials testing and environmental evaluations. -Known for tackling complex geotechnical and environmental challenges with technology-driven solutions.

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