Field Construction Technician: Soil & Concrete Testing

Abonmarche Consultants, Inc.; Benton Harbor, Saint Joseph (MI, MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Construction Tech to document field activities, perform soil/aggregate/concrete testing, and ensure compliance with project specs. You will read construction plans, shoot grades, and support project teams on site.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and OSHA 10; MDOT/ACI certifications are preferred. 0-2 years’ experience in materials testing or DOT work is desirable, with opportunities for growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience materials testing and/or DOT Certifications preferred.
• High School Graduate required.
• OSHA 10 and MDOT/ACI certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, and their conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Completes field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specs.
• 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 and project documentation.

Skills

Field testing

Reading plans

Shooting grades

Documentation

Mentoring interns

Education

High School Graduate

OSHA 10

Troxler Safety & Hazmat Safety Training

ACI/MCA Concrete testing certification

MDOT Density certification

MDOT HMA testing certification

MDOT Field Book

Job description

Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Construction Tech to document field activities, perform soil/aggregate/concrete testing, and ensure compliance with project specs. You will read construction plans, shoot grades, and support project teams on site.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and OSHA 10; MDOT/ACI certifications are preferred. 0-2 years’ experience in materials testing or DOT work is desirable, with opportunities for growth and mentorship.