Construction Technician

Crane Creek Asphalt; Faribault, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Creek Asphalt is seeking an entry-level Construction Technician to learn and support a wide range of road construction tasks in Minnesota, including Faribault and surrounding communities.

The role offers exposure to safety programs, quality control, surveying with laser levels and GPS, as well as project planning and scheduling assistance. Ideal for candidates eager to develop a career in construction with on-site and office duties.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; willingness to learn construction measurement and testing.
• Ability to follow safety policies and work in field and office.
• Basic math and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safety and compliance tasks.
• Perform sampling and testing of construction materials.
• Assist with surveying and grade setting using laser levels and GPS.
• Support bid prep and project scheduling.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS Equipment

Laser levels

Job description

Construction Technician is a full-time entry-level position in the road construction industry that could provide opportunities to develop into a successful career. Candidates will learn and perform a wide variety of construction related tasks such as the following:

Safety and Compliance

• We prioritize the safety and wellness of our road construction processes by following the Company’s safety programs and policies, thus mitigating risk and improving overall productivity of the projects with safety at the forefront.
• Traffic control planning, installation, and inspection
• Erosion control compliance

Quality Control

• Sampling and testing construction materials

Technology and Equipment Operation

• Surveying and grade setting using laser levels and GPS Equipment

Project Planning and Execution

• Bid preparation including plan take-offs / cycle time – production rate
  calculations
• Project scheduling and maintaining daily project quantity records

Supervision

Construction Technician is under the direct supervision of the Area/Quality Control Manager.

Our Construction Technicians and road construction crews complete work throughout South Central Minnesota, including Faribault, MN; Northfield, MN; Owatonna, MN; Waseca, MN and surrounding communities.

What our employees like about working with Crane Creek Asphalt:

“… the daily flexibility between working in the office and working in the field on job sites.” – Harrison W.