Construction Field Technician

Arm-Group; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (2 options)

401(k) with company match

PTO starting at 15 days per year

10 paid holidays per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly bonuses after 6 months

Job summary

ARM Group LLC seeks a Construction Field Technician for its Geotechnical & Construction Testing practice. You will work with engineers, scientists, and project managers to deliver field-based observation and testing during study, implementation, and construction phases.

Travel to projects across our service area is required. Responsibilities include QA/QC field inspections, laboratory testing, density testing, and monitoring of subsurface activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.
• Willingness to travel and potentially overnight stays.
• Team-oriented with the ability to perform hands-on fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction quality assurance/quality control field inspections.
• Conduct material laboratory quality control testing.
• Perform density testing and observation of soil placement.
• Perform field testing of concrete, soil/aggregate/bituminous paving materials.
• Monitor subsurface investigations and environmental sampling.
• Prepare daily field reports and test summaries.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Field reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or CAD certificate (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description

ARM Group LLC is seeking a Construction Field Technician for our Geotechnical & Construction Testing practice area. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of field-based observation and testing services during the study, implementation, and/or construction phases of projects in a variety of industries. The Field Technician should have the desire and ability to travel and support a wide range of projects throughout our service area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform construction quality assurance / construction quality control field inspections.
• Conduct material laboratory quality control testing.
• Perform density testing, 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Drivers License in good standing.
• Ability to travel to and from job sites, including potentially overnight stay.
• Team oriented 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.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Physical Requirements:

• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely without restrictions on a daily basis.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to frequently lift 30-60 lbs.; occasionally lift 60-100 lbs.
• Ability to frequently carry 30-60 lbs. up to 30'; occasionally carry 60-100 lbs. up to 30'.
• 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 - 8-10 hours per day.

Your Wellness, Our Priority: A Look at Our Benefits

We invest in our team's well-being and future through a comprehensive benefits package with a range of offerings designed to support you holistically. Our health and wellness offerings include two Health Insurance options (Traditional PPO and QHDHP with an HSA), vision and dental coverage, life insurance, disability protection, accident and critical illness coverage. To enhance your future financial security, we provide a 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA accounts, and 529 college savings plans. Work-life balance is prioritized through our generous PTO starting at 15 days per year and 10 paid holidays per year, giving you ample time to rest, recharge, and attend to life outside the office. An Employee Assistance Program is provided to you and your household with resources to assist you in managing a variety of situations. We invest in your professional growth through our Tuition Reimbursement program and continuing education opportunities. After 6 months of employment, all team members become eligible for quarterly bonuses, providing additional avenues for financial growth. This robust package is designed to foster a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally, underscoring our dedication to your overall well-being and future success.