Field Technician

AET; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AET is seeking a Field Technician in Sioux Falls, SD. This role involves conducting field and laboratory tests on soils and concrete, ensuring compliance with QA/QC procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma and physical capability for labor at hazardous sites. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including health benefits and a stock ownership plan. The position offers a base pay range of $21.00 – $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A 2-year vocational or college degree is preferred.
• Capable of physical labor required including work at hazardous waste sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing of concrete, soils, and masonry products.
• Report test results and communicate with project managers.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to interact successfully

Physical labor capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year vocational or college degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Field Technician plays a critical role by conducting field and laboratory testing of soils and concrete to ensure compliance with AET’s QA/QC procedures and industry standards. This position performs a variety of tests in accordance with ASTM, ASIC, and ACI standards, while maintaining a high level of quality and safety, ensuring accurate and reliable results that meet regulatory requirements and client expectations. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to safety, and contributes to AET’s mission of delivering trusted, high-quality engineering and testing services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Perform field testing of plastic concrete, soils, bituminous, or masonry products – may consume 80% of workday.
• Perform field density and Proctor density test of soils.
• Perform laboratory testing of bituminous materials.
• Observe excavations and correlate the observations with soil boring logs.
• Perform hand auger borings under the direction of the project manager.
• Perform other laboratory tests and calibrations.
• Report test results – may consume 10% of workday.
• Communicate with project manager – may consume up to 5% of workday.
• Communicate with client, earthwork contractor and/or ready‑mix supplier.
• Conduct miscellaneous projects involving work procedures, laboratory and equipment.
• Laboratory maintenance – may consume 5% of the workday.
• Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
• Increase proficiency in soils, concrete, and masonry testing.
• Maintain high chargeable productivity.
• Maintain the quality of service and work product.
• Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
• Coordinate with other staff with the goal of increasing efficiency, productivity, and communication.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business.
• Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position.
• Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position.
• Frequent travel within the regional area, and occasional out‑of‑town travel.
• Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.

Required Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• 2-year vocational or college degree is preferred.
• Communication skills sufficient to work effectively with clients and coworkers.
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
• Capable of the physical labor required including work at hazardous waste sites, with personal protective equipment.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $21.00 – $25.00 per hour based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long‑term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This position also may require field work in outdoor conditions on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50–100 pounds. The employee will occasionally push or pull equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee is required to frequently work outside. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.