Construction Technician

Tetra Tech; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible schedule

Development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking full-time and part-time temporary Construction Technicians to operate heavy equipment (wheel loaders, excavators, dozers, and compaction equipment) at various sites. The role requires U.S.

citizenship due to project requirements and offers hands-on training and safety-focused work environments. Responsibilities include site prep, material handling, and supporting craft workers across multiple remediation sites, with potential for on-site learning and growth, at outdoor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in construction/remediation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain construction equipment and machines.
• Assist other equipment operators, carpenters, and skilled labor as needed.
• Prep construction/remediation sites by clearing obstacles and hazards.
• Load or unload construction materials and debris.
• Assemble and dismantle temporary structures to support tasks.
• Move earth by removing, filling, transporting, or compacting.
• Follow supervisor instructions.
• Assist craft workers.
• Be ready for on-the-job training.
• Perform site clean-up.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

English fluency

Punctual and reliable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheel loaders

Excavators

Dozers

Compaction equipment

Job description

Tetra Tech is looking for full time and part time temporary Construction Technicians who will perform tasks involving heavy equipment operations at various sites. Shall have the ability to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively wheel loaders, excavators, dozers, and compaction equipment. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world‑class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Your Role

May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, excavate pits, install shoring and other trench safety apparatuses, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

• Operate and maintain construction equipment and machines.
• Help other equipment operators, carpenters, 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.

Salary range is between $33-37 per hour

Qualifications

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in the construction and remediation industry, preferred.

Must have valid driver license in good standing. Commercial Class A License preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years with operating construction equipment.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Workers must be punctual and reliable.

Education & Experience

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in the construction and remediation industry, preferred.

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. A successful candidate will have the ability to do physical labor and other strenuous tasks. They will also be able to work in all weather and be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This work will be performed outside, even during inclement weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments include remediation sites, sites requiring traffic controls, remote locations supporting Cal-Fire and US Forest Service operations and general commercial and industrial construction activities. Majority of work performed will be outside and can include work during inclement weather and temperatures ranging from freezing to above 100 degrees F.

Language & Communication Skills

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

Mathematical Skills

Must possess basic math skills.

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.