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Field Technician

UES

Little Rock (AR)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Field Technician to support engineering and environmental projects. In this exciting role, you will conduct field and laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards while working outdoors in dynamic environments. You will collaborate with a team to solve real-time challenges, maintain safety protocols, and document test results accurately. This position offers comprehensive on-the-job training, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a long-term career in a supportive environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Strong commitment to safety and ability to follow OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field testing on construction materials ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Collect and transport material samples to laboratories for analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Basic math skills
Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Vocational training in construction or engineering

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Field Technician to support engineering, environmental services, materials testing, and inspection projects. As a Field Technician, you will perform field and laboratory testing, conduct on-site inspections, and ensure construction, infrastructure, and environmental projects meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced field environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and committed to maintaining a strong culture of safety. You will also enjoy working outdoors in dynamic environments, collaborating with a team to solve real-time challenges, and ensuring safety and quality compliance on every project. In addition to independent fieldwork, this position offers opportunities to potentially mentor junior technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.

Click this link to learn more about the Field Technician Role:

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Responsibilities
  • Perform field testing on soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
  • Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures.
  • Collect, label, and transport material samples to laboratories for analysis, following proper procedures to maintain sample integrity.
  • Ensure all testing equipment is properly maintained, and functioning correctly, following manufacturer and company guidelines.
  • Complete detailed reports, logs, and documentation of test results, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to project managers and stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch, field supervisors, contractors, and project managers, providing real-time updates on job status, site conditions, and any issues encountered.
  • May be asked to mentor and support junior field technicians, providing guidance on field procedures, testing methods, and safety best practices.
  • Follow all OSHA, company, and client safety protocols, ensuring strict adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, hazard awareness, and field safety guidelines.
  • Adapt to changing project requirements and schedules, including early morning, weekend, or overnight work as needed.
  • Operate and maintain assigned company vehicle, including scheduling routine maintenance and ensuring proper upkeep.
  • Travel to job sites within the designated region, which may require overnight stays based on project needs.
  • Flexibility to work variable schedules, including early mornings, weekends, overtime, and potential overnight travel based on project demands.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support company initiatives and project success.
Qualifications
  • No experience necessary! At UES, we’re passionate about growing talent from within. That’s why we offer comprehensive on-the-job training to help you build a strong foundation for a long-term career with us.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or coursework in construction, engineering, geology, or a related field is a plus.
  • Must be physically able to meet the demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, kneeling, crawling, balancing, and using hands to handle tools and controls.
  • Comfortable working in various outdoor weather conditions.
  • A flexible work schedule is required — early mornings, weekends, overtime, and occasional overnight travel may be needed based on project demands.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and willingness to drive to job sites frequently.
  • ACI Level I Concrete Testing Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment (we’ll support you through it!).
  • Nuclear safety training will be provided at the earliest available opportunity.
  • Strong commitment to safety and the ability to follow OSHA regulations, industry best practices, and company policies.
  • Attention to detail is key — accurate data collection, testing, and documentation are essential to success in this role.
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical documents, blueprints, safety manuals, and field reports.
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
  • Prior field-based experience and/or certifications (e.g., ACI Level I) are a bonus, but not required — we’ll help you get there!
Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

Who We Are

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statementhere

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