Construction Staff Field Technician 1

ARA Brand; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara is seeking a motivated Construction Staff Field Technician to support defense-related technical projects primarily at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. The role involves the fabrication of structures and test articles, requiring skills in welding, carpentry, and general construction.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in construction, the ability to operate heavy machinery, and a commitment to teamwork and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Must work well in teams and provide innovative feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication of structures and test articles.
• Conduct field testing with engineering/scientific staff.
• General clean up and test support setup.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Welding skills

Carpentry skills

Operation of heavy equipment

Concrete placing and finishing

Tools

Heavy equipment

Welding equipment

Survey equipment

Job description

Job Category

Engineering Support Services

Requisition Number

CONST009863

• Full-Time
• On-Site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Job Description

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated and experienced Construction Staff Field Technician to support defense‑related technical projects. As a Construction Staff Field Technician you will support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will support fabrication of structures and test articles, which include welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations and surveying. Must work well with others and provide innovative feedback and problem solving in teams of engineers and technicians.

The candidate should have a background in general construction with hands‑on experience in various construction equipment such as saws, drills, forklifts, heavy equipment operations, welding, and mechanical abilities. Duties will include fabrication of test articles, general clean up, general test support setup.

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
• Problem solving and communication skills
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Maintain an equipment inventory
• Able to wear a respirator – fit test for air purifier, half‑face, and full‑face respirator
• Ability to read provided design drawings
• 25% traveling
• Work outside conditions
• Lift 50 lbs

Experience and Skills Required

• Critical thinking and the ability to employ best solution practices
• Ability to work well with a team
• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent
• Operation of heavy equipment
• Welding with the ability to be certified
• Carpentry skills
• Concrete placing and finishing skills

Desired Skills

• Survey experience
• OSHA training
• CDL

Required Behaviors

• Team player – works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic – shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail oriented – capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated – devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self‑starter – inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal completion – inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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