Construction Technician

Tetra Tech; McClellan Place (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Learning & development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Construction Tech to provide hands-on support for heavy equipment operations at various sites in California. You will operate and maintain forklifts, wheel loaders and compaction equipment, and assist crew members to keep projects safe and productive.

Required: high school diploma, at least 1 year in construction/remediation, valid driver’s license, and ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year in construction/remediation industry.
• Must have a valid driver license in good standing.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to work in all weather.
• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Experience in construction/remediation industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain construction equipment and machines.
• Help other equipment operators and other skilled labor when necessary.
• Prep construction/remediation sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
• Load or unload construction materials and debris.
• Put together and take apart temporary structures and apparatuses for construction/remediation tasks.
• Remove, fill, transport or compact earth.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.
• Assist craft workers.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Perform site clean-up.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment maintenance

Team support

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Tetra Tech is looking for a Construction Tech who will perform tasks involving close support of heavy equipment operations at various sites. Shall also have the ability to operate safely, efficiently and effectively forklifts, wheel loaders and compaction equipment.

Your Role

• Operate and maintain construction equipment and machines
• Help other equipment operators and other skilled labor when necessary.
• Prep construction/remediation sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
• Load or unload construction materials and debris.
• Put together and take apart temporary structures and apparatuses in support of construction and remediation tasks
• Remove, fill, transport or compact earth.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.
• Assist craft workers.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Perform site clean-up.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• The candidate must have a minimum experience of 1 year in the construction and remediation industry.
• Must have valid driver license in good standing.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Workers must be punctual and reliable
• Ability to work in all weather
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
• Must have experience in the construction and remediation industry.

Salary range is between $23-27 per hour

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift object of a weight that is 35lbs or less in a vertical manner. In addition, be able to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks. They will also need to be able to work in all weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Majority of work performed will be outside. Work environment will vary from remediation sites, sites requiring traffic controls, to remote locations. This will also include supporting Cal-Fire and US Forest Service operations, general commercial and industrial construction activities.

Language & Communication Skills

Must be fluent in the English language – speaking, reading and writing.

Life at Tetra Tech:The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.