Construction Field Service Technician

Wightman; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wightman is seeking a Construction Field Service Technician in Benton Harbor, MI to support highways, bridges, utilities, and land development projects. You will perform field surveys, draft layouts, and analyze site conditions, ensuring conformance to design specs and codes.

The role requires hands-on field work, measurements, and collaboration with project leaders. Travel includes Kalamazoo area; prior certifications are a plus. Associates degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• 2+ years of related field experience preferred.
• Related certifications (see below) appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Calculate dimensions, square footage, and material quantities.
• Draft dimensional drawings and layouts conforming to specs.
• Analyze site factors and design maps/diagrams to illustrate findings.
• Review project plans to determine dimensions and material needs.
• Prepare reports documenting project activities.

Skills

Field scheduling

Written communication

Customer service

Site safety

Education

Associates degree or higher

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position

Construction Field Service Technician

Location

Benton Harbor, MI

Job Id

522

# of Openings

1

Construction Field Service Technician

Position Purpose

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

Essential Functions

• 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)

Required Traits & Characteristics

• 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)

Organizational Relationships

• Reports directly to Lead Construction Technician

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education/Experience

• 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

Travel

• Position based in Kalamazoo
• Daily local travel to job sites (+/- 50 miles)
• Occasional regional travel (>75 miles)

About Wightman

Let’s face it: no matter your career trajectory – whether you’re just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities – you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and do it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work; why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman.

Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 200 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, and Reality Capture. What does that mean? It means we design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21 st century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much more.