Construction Field Service Technician - Materials Testing

Wightman•Kalamazoo, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Construction Field Service Technicians oversee the building of highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure for municipal, commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects.

Requirements

Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete projects within established budgets and timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer service oriented
Ability to work outside on job sites (may be exposed to extreme temperatures)
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher
2+ years of related experience
Related certifications
Nuclear Density, ACI Concrete, MDOT Density Tech, MCA Level 1 & 2, MDOT HMA Lab Tech Level 1, MI Aggregate Sampling, MDOT Paving Operations, SESC, CSWO, MDOT Bridge Construction, MI Bit QA/QC

Responsibilities

Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using a calculator or computer
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and ensure conformance to specifications
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings
Read and review project plans and specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
Prepare reports and document project activities and data
Collaborate with project supervisors to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites
Conduct materials testing and analysis using tools and equipment and apply engineering knowledge
Perform manual labor such as bending, digging with hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar, and other items that may be heavy (5-50 lbs)