Field Engineer Technician (Hourly)

Socket.dev; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Field Engineer Technician to join the Operations team on a Lancaster, TX project. This full-time role supports field supervision and works with surveying instruments to layout structures on site.

The position includes on-the-job training, requires overtime/weekend availability, and the ability to travel as needed. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors in all weather with safety in mind.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction is preferred but not required.
• Overtime and weekend availability is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Field Engineers with operating surveying instruments.
• Perform construction layout by setting stakes, elevations, and reference points.
• Provide on-the-job training and support to the field team.
• Maintain survey equipment and tools and support field supervision.

Skills

Construction experience

Overtime/weekend availability

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total station

Auto level

Survey equipment

Job description

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Field Engineer Technician to join our Operations team on our project in Lancaster, TX. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Field Engineers in operating robotic total station instruments, auto level and other surveying instruments.
• Perform construction layout by setting stakes, marking lines, elevations, grades, and reference points.
• This position will include on the job training.
• Maintain total station, field book, survey equipment and tools. Provide primary support to our field supervision and must demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, maintain professionalism, and use critical thinking to solve issues and lead team to complete daily tasks at the jobsite.

Qualifications Required:

• Ideal candidates for this position will possess previous construction experience but not required.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Punctuality and promptness are required every day.
• Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.
• Willingness to travel

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials Layout equipment of all shapes and sizes weighing up to approximately 50lbs.
• Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.