Construction Field Service Technician - Materials

Wightman; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wightman is seeking a Construction Field Service Technician in Benton Harbor to oversee the building of highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure. The technician will be responsible for calculating material quantities, preparing reports, and collaborating with project supervisors.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in project planning and communication skills, with a minimum of a high school diploma. The position requires local travel to job sites within 50 miles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree or higher is preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of municipal and commercial infrastructure.
• Calculate material quantities and prepare drawings.
• Inspect project sites to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Project planning

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher

Tools

Engineering knowledge

Materials testing equipment

Job description

Construction Field Service Technician - Materials

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 experienceRelated 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 Benton Harbor
• Daily local travel to job sites (+/- 50 miles)
• Occasional regional travel (>75 miles)