Field Construction Specialist (SkillBridge)

Zipline; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Field Construction Specialist in Austin, TX to prepare customer sites for the installation of Zipline ground systems. You will lead on-site verification, ground preparation, and installation of base components, working to exact specifications.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong construction fundamentals, independent field work, and rigorous attention to measurement and alignment. SkillBridge start dates are flexible; housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of hands-on construction or site work experience.
• Experience reading site plans and layout drawings.
• Ability to perform precise measurement, leveling, and alignment.

Responsibilities

• Review site plans and locate installation points in the field.
• Prepare sites for installation including excavation, grading, and base preparation.
• Install and level steel base plates to specification and anchor rods safely.
• Set up temporary safety measures and communicate progress to teams.
• Identify and resolve field issues such as site discrepancies and ground conditions.

Skills

Construction

Site work

Measurement

Quality control

Problem solving

Job description

About Zipline

Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.

Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what's we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.

About You and The Role

Please Note: The Zipline SkillBridge program provides transitioning service members the opportunity to gain work experience through an internship during their final 180 days of service. Zipline offers both structured instruction and on-the-job training through a 3-4 month internship.

This is not a general employment opportunity. This role is only open to active-duty U.S. military service members who have been approved (or are eligible for approval) to participate in the DoW SkillBridge program. Applications from candidates who are not SkillBridge-eligible cannot be considered.

Zipline is building a distributed infrastructure network to support autonomous delivery. This role is responsible for preparing customer sites for the installation of Zipline's ground systems.

The Field Construction Specialist owns the on-site execution required to ensure installation locations are correctly identified, properly prepared, and built to spec. This includes site verification, ground preparation, and installation of structural base components.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong construction fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in the field.

What You'll Do

• Review site plans and locate installation points in the field
• Verify placement through:
  • Measurement
  • Survey interpretation
  • Cross-checking against plans and constraints
• Prepare sites for installation, including:
  • Excavation and grading
  • Base preparation (sand, pavers, or concrete)
  • Leveling and compaction
• Install and level steel base plates (~700 lbs) to specification
• Anchor plates using appropriate hardware and methods
• Install anchor rods and safety fixtures following installation
• Execute different installation methods depending on site conditions:
  • Soil excavation and paver systems
  • Concrete slab pours (including rebar placement)
  • Modifications to existing concrete or asphalt
• Ensure all work is:
  • Level
  • Aligned to spec
  • Safe and secure
• Set up temporary safety measures (cones, barriers, fixtures)
• Identify and resolve issues in the field, including:
  • Site discrepancies
  • Ground condition challenges
  • Minor design or fitment issues
• Communicate progress, issues, and completion status to internal teams

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in construction or site work
• Strong background in one or more of:
  • Concrete work (forming, pouring, finishing)
    Masonry or paving
    Carpentry or general site construction
• Experience reading and executing against:
  • Site plans
  • Layout drawings
• Ability to perform precise measurement, leveling, and alignment
• Comfortable operating independently in the field with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to solve problems on-site as they arise
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work
• Willingness to perform physically demanding work, including lifting and positioning heavy components
• High reliability and accountability — trusted to represent Zipline on customer sites

What Else You Need to Know

SkillBridge start dates are flexible. Housing is not provided.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Zipline's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.