Fort Lauderdale, FL
21 days ago
Field Technician
Summary:The Field Technician is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day completion of work assignments related to testing concrete, soils, asphalt, and other construction materials. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued. 
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 
Physical Demands & Work Environment:• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear; body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation• The testing process for the various construction materials (i.e., soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour• The technician’s primary duty is to test soil densities and concrete samples (air, temperature, mix design, etc.), as well as testing other construction materials.  Testing these samples requires extensive manual lifting and handling.  • Weights in the 0-75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10–35 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation • Weights in the range of 35–75+lbs (concrete cylinders and soils) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5-15 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation  • Construction materials are manually lifted and carried distances on average ranging from a few feet to 75 feet, but may occasionally exceed 75 ft in walking distance and are unloaded manually at our lab and carried inside for testing, with or without reasonable accommodation  • On average the workdays range from 7-12 hours  • Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles• The testing work is performed outside on the field with exposure to dirt, dust, sun, heat, and humidity This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud• This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loudEssential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or proceduresDrives to job sites and conduct testing of soil, concrete, and other construction materials Returns samples to the office for testingReports data in an accurate, complete, timely, and understandable fashion in accordance with applicable testing proceduresOperates testing equipment; ensuring that all test equipment used is functioning properly and maintained as required by the company and/or manufacturer's policy and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycleOperates a motor vehicle, which includes maintaining the company vehicle (schedule oil changes, check fluid levels, inside/outside upkeep)Communicates with the dispatching team and/or field supervisor, advising of current job status and locations as required; cellular phones are to be worn at all times, and calls are to be returned immediatelyPrepares testing reports using Field Data Collection (FDC) software; ability to write and retrieve emails using Microsoft OutlookMust be willing to travel within the state of Florida, if applicableCompletes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policyTurns in required paperwork dailyRegular attendance is requiredMust be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs; overnight and weekend schedules may be necessary to support business needs Follows all company safety procedures and policies Other duties may be assignedRequired Qualifications:Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification). Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports. Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form. Preferred Qualifications:High School Diploma, GED or equivalentACI Level I CertificationEarthworks Construction Inspection Certification - Level I and II
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