Field Technician

Universal Engineering Sciences • Flagstaff, AZ

18d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Field Technician I at UES, you’ll support construction projects by testing concrete, soil, asphalt, and other building materials in field and laboratory settings. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians, engineers, and inspectors to help ensure quality, safety, and compliance on active job sites. The role offers hands-on experience with testing methods and equipment, mentorship, training, certifications, and opportunities to develop technical skills and grow in the construction industry. Work is primarily outdoors and involves extensive travel to job sites, field locations, and regional offices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and ability to safely operate company-assigned vehicles.
• Industry certifications as applicable, such as ACI Level 1 Concrete Testing, or ability to obtain them within a specified time period.
• Commitment to workplace safety, including following OSHA standards and company safety policies and properly using personal protective equipment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Field Data Collection software or similar tools.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to perform calculations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to drilling, safety, and project requirements.
• Time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Attention to detail in sample collection, testing procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality results.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including early mornings, weekends, overtime, and potential overnight travel as project demands require.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and job-site conditions.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 50 pounds up to 75 feet, stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods, and perform physical movements required for fieldwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively in noisy environments and use vision, hearing, smell, and touch to perform fieldwork.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training or coursework in construction, engineering, geology, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in a field-based, outdoor, or physically demanding role; construction, materials testing, geotechnical, or related industry experience is a plus.
• Construction, materials testing, geotechnical, or related field experience.
• Willingness to obtain industry certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician.

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects through field and laboratory testing of concrete, soil, asphalt, and other building materials.
• Partner with project teams to help ensure quality, safety, and compliance across job sites.
• Use industry testing methods and equipment.
• Develop technical skills through project experience and mentorship.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen and improve communities.
• Expand expertise through training, certifications, and ongoing professional development.
• Collect samples, perform testing, and document results accurately.
• Follow OSHA standards, company safety policies, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Travel to job sites, field locations, and regional offices as project needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED