Construction Technician

abonmarche; Benton Harbor, Saint Joseph (MI, MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Abonmarche is seeking a Construction Tech for our Benton Harbor, MI location. You will document field activities, samples, and testing results on construction projects and ensure conformance with project plans and specs.

You will perform field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate, read plans, shoot grades, and support staff engineers. 0-2 years experience preferred; OSHA 10 and MDOT certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience in materials testing and/or DOT certifications preferred.
• OSHA 10, Troxler Safety & Hazmat Safety Training preferred.
• Michigan MDOT/DEQ certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects.
• Performs field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate per specs.
• Reads and interprets construction plans and shoots grades as needed.
• Interacts with onsite client and staff engineers; trains interns.
• May assist in meeting preparation and project documentation.

Skills

Field testing knowledge

Reading construction plans

Onsite collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Concrete testing equipment

Soil testing methods

Job description

Abonmarche is a team of professionals who are passionate about helping others – with client service at the core of everything we do. We are a practice of people who are passionate about engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, and more. Our teams are collaborative, agile, innovative, and focused on creating the best client experience available. The communities and clients we serve know that by working with us, they’re collaborating with a firm that helps foster opportunity.

Working at Abonmarche means you'll have the opportunity to grow, learn, and share your expertise with others. Supported by a mentorship-based culture, our teams are empowered to develop their skillsets and lead transformative work in the communities all across our service areas.

A strong emphasis on community and family means you'll have the chance to engage with your community in your work here at Abonmarche, through our volunteer and philanthropic programs, and within a culture of supportive work-life balance.

We are seeking a Construction Tech in our Benton Harbor, MI location.

Responsibilities:

• Documents field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications.
• Completes field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications.
• Proficient with shooting grades.
• Reads and interprets construction plans.
• Develops basic knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
• Applies prescribed techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
• Exercises learned judgement on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work.
• Notifies Staff Engineer, PM/PE or Supervisor of problems.
• Interacts with onsite client when necessary.
• Trains interns assigned to the project.
• May assist in meeting preparation.
• May assist in project documentation.

Education:

• High School Graduate.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• OSHA 10, Troxler Safety & Hazmat Safety Training preferred. 0-2 years’ experience materials testing and/or DOT Certifications preferred.
• Michigan: MDEQ Construction Site Stormwater Operator, ACI/MCA Concrete testing certification, MDOT Density, MDOT HMA testing certification and MDOT Field Book with 0-2 years MDOT experience preferred.

Work Experience/Qualifications:

• 0-5 Years.

Work Environment

• Typical office environment with work performed outside on a project site. May be exposed to extreme temperatures. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety boots/shoes, hard hat, safety vest, etc.

Job Type: Full Time; Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled