Field Technician

ACTalent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off / PTO

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Technician for the Phoenix Metro area to support solar, data center, and utility projects. You will perform field testing on soil, concrete, and asphalt and ensure accurate documentation of test results.

You will contribute to quality control and quality assurance efforts on construction projects, maintain test reports, and travel between project sites with safe vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• Experience with soil, concrete and asphalt testing per standard methods.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel across Phoenix Metro area and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing on soil, concrete, and asphalt.
• Document test results accurately and timely.
• Conduct QA/QC activities on solar, data center, utility, and other projects.
• Maintain neat and orderly project documentation.
• Communicate with Project Manager or Supervisor on all field operations.
• Travel between project sites in the Phoenix Metro area.
• Operate a vehicle safely to and from project locations.

Skills

Soil and concrete testing

Blueprint reading

Communication

Quality control

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Tools

ACI certification

ATTI Field certification

Nuclear gauge certification

Job description

Job Title: Field TechnicianJob Description

This full-time Field Technician role is based in the Phoenix Metro area and focuses on supporting solar, data center, and utility projects. You will perform field testing on soil, concrete, and asphalt, ensure accurate documentation of test results, and contribute to quality control and quality assurance efforts on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing on soil, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with standard test methods and procedures.
• Apply a thorough understanding of standard test methods to all tests performed as a field technician.
• Conduct inspection and quality control activities on solar, data center, utility, and other construction projects.
• Support quality assurance and quality inspection efforts to help maintain high standards on project sites.
• Maintain accurate and timely test reports, letters, and other pertinent field data and documentation.
• Organize and maintain neat and orderly project documents for all assigned field operations.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the Project Manager or Supervisor regarding all aspects of field operations.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and construction documents as needed for testing and inspection activities.
• Travel throughout the Phoenix Metro area to various project sites as required.
• Operate a vehicle safely to and from project locations while adhering to all driving and safety regulations.

Essential Skills

• 15 years of previous soil and concrete testing experience.
• Thorough understanding of standard test methods for soil, concrete, and asphalt testing.
• Previous testing experience in the Southwestern United States.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain neat and orderly project documentation.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Current valid drivers license.
• Clean driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ACI certification preferred.
• ATTI Field certification preferred.
• Nuclear gauge certification preferred.
• Experience with inspection, quality control, and quality assurance on construction projects.
• Ability to work in a timely and reliable manner.
• Interest in working on solar, data center, and utility projects.
• Desire to contribute to great projects with a top-tier firm.
• Willingness to work overtime when available.

Work Environment

This position is based in the Phoenix Metro area and involves working primarily in the field at active construction sites, including solar, data center, utility, and related projects. You will travel between project locations, perform tests outdoors and in various weather conditions, and work around heavy equipment and construction activity while following appropriate safety practices. The role offers exposure to a variety of large-scale projects, opportunities for overtime, and a professional environment focused on quality, safety, and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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