Field Technician

Job Title

Field Technician

Location

Canonsburg, PA 15317 US (Primary)

Category

Civil / Environmental Engineering, Construction / QA, Geology, Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineering, GIS, Hydrogeology, Science / Biology

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education

High School

Travel

Yes

Job Description

ARM is looking for an energetic Field Technician who is looking to learn, grow and embodies an ownership mentality. As a Field Technician, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientist, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of field-based observation and testing services during the design, study, implementation, and/or construction phases of projects primarily related to the natural gas and solid waste industries. The Field Technician should have the desire and ability to travel and support a wide range of projects throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and the mid-Atlantic area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform construction quality assurance / construction quality control
• Perform infiltration testing, density, and observation of soil placement.
• Perform field testing of concrete, soil/aggregate/bituminous paving materials.
• Monitoring subsurface investigations including exploratory borings, geoprobing, and environmental sampling.
• Monitor foundation/geotechnical and related construction activities.
• Perform erosion and sediment control inspections.
• Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed in a timely fashion.
• Effectively communicate with key stake holders including project managers, project engineers, contractors and others depending on the project and job tasks.

Job Requirements

Base Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 year vocational, or college degree preferred.
• Experience using a Nuclear gauge testing device; Certification preferred.
• Team orientated with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork.
• A self-starter possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Requires travel to job sites including out of the local area overnight stays.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Desire to work outside in all climates and conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping.
• Valid Drivers license in good standing required.

Expectations and Duties

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.