Field Technician III

Description

• Report to job sites on time, follow all safety protocols, and accurately record work time daily in accordance with company policies.
• Analyze and interpret test results, identifying potential compliance risks, inconsistencies, or issues and providing recommendations to project teams.
• Perform field testing on soil, concrete, asphalt, and environmental conditions, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an assigned company vehicle, scheduling routine maintenance (oil changes, fluid levels, inspections) and ensuring general cleanliness and proper operation.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, field supervisors, and stakeholders, providing real-time status updates, issue reporting, and site observations.
• Serve as a field lead on assigned projects, coordinating field activities, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining compliance with company, client, and regulatory standards.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of testing equipment to maintain accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior field technicians, helping them develop their skills and understanding of field testing procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures.
• Travel to project sites as required, which may include regional and/or overnight travel based on project needs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients to troubleshoot challenges, recommend solutions, and ensure smooth field operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols, company policies, and OSHA guidelines, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment at all times.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to safely operate and maintain company vehicles.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, technical documents, construction specifications, and safety manuals to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including early mornings, weekends, overtime, and overnight travel as required by project demands.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to troubleshoot field issues and recommend solutions effectively.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including early mornings, weekends, overtime, and potential overnight travel based on project demands.
• Industry certifications such as ACI and/or ATTI pertaining to soil, concrete, and steel.
• 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
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• 5+ years of field-based experience in materials testing, construction inspection, geotechnical fieldwork, or a related industry.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and train junior team members, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team efficiency and performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry best practices, and company safety policies.
• Attention to detail to ensure precise sample collection, testing procedures, and documentation accuracy.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training, associate degree, or coursework in construction, engineering, geology, or a related field preferred.
• This position requires extensive domestic overnight travel 50% to 70% of the time, sometimes at short notice, to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel will be to job sites, working in various outdoor conditions, and adhering to company safety protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and analytical skills, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in fieldwork, reporting, and inspections.

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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance