Field Technician I - Construction

Intertek•Kansas City, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Field Technician to join their Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Kansas City, Kansas. This role offers a career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Intertek-PSI is a leading US-based provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection in civil and commercial construction, offering services such as construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. The Field Technician will perform various testing, project-specific observations, and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Requirements

1+ year experience in construction industry
Ability to lift, move, push and pull 50 to 75 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 100 pounds with assistance
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
Ability to kneel and squat occasionally and be able to walk/stand for long periods of time
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
Ability to work over night hours and off shift
Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
Some Construction Materials Testing experience
ACI certification or other construction related certifications

Responsibilities

Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting
Utilize drawings, specifications, and diagrams
Use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results
Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results