Construction Field Service Technician - Materials Testing

Wightman; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the region is looking for a Construction Field Service Technician based in Benton Harbor. This role involves overseeing infrastructure projects and performing essential tasks such as calculating specifications, drafting project layouts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and preferably 2+ years of experience. The position demands working outdoors and may require travel to various job sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid high school diploma or equivalent for this role.
• Associates degree or higher is preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction for highways, bridges, and utilities.
• Calculate specifications and material quantities for projects.
• Draft detailed project layouts and ensure conformity.
• Analyze site factors and create design diagrams.
• Conduct field surveys and materials testing.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher

Tools

Calculator

Construction tools

Job description

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

About Wightman

Wightman is a full-service consulting firm that exists to service people and the communities we live in. Our dynamic team of over 200 professionals works to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, business, and institutions in our communities. Our unique approach is to offer comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services, industry expertise, accurate scope of work, and a passion for listening. Services offered include Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Surveying. Our firm is based out of Southwest Michigan, Metro Detroit and Northern Indiana.

We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page: https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman