Field Technician II

HVJ Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in specialty engineering is seeking a dedicated Field Technician II. This role involves supporting project managers and ensuring client satisfaction through testing and inspection of materials. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have the ability to lift heavy samples and work outdoors year-round. Opportunities for additional training and certifications are available, making this a great position for individuals looking to advance their careers in engineering. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• ACI or Nuclear Gauge certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspection with minimum supervision.
• Document work performed and support Project Manager as directed.

Skills

Ability to lift samples up to 50lbs

Ability to tolerate outdoor work

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Field Technician II

Location: Austin SCT - Austin, 78744 US (Primary)

Category: Job Type: Full-time

Mission/ Position Description Summary
The mission of a CoMET Field Technician for HVJ Construction Material Department, a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to support the project manager or other staff as directed to assure client satisfaction following the applicable standards, specifications and company guidelines. HVJ is also proud to assist with additional training for certifications.

This includes responsibility for:

1. Perform testing and/or inspection as assigned with minimum supervision.
2. Document work performed as appropriate.
3. Provide support to Project Manager as directed.
4. Project deliverables provided per schedule agreed with client.
5. Perform duties in a safe, cheerful, efficient and workmanlike manner.
6. Ability to acquire additional skills/certifications as needed.

Key Criteria/Requirements:

1. High School Diploma
2. Ability to lift concrete, soil, or asphalt samples sometimes up to 50lbs.
3. Ability to tolerate year-round outdoor work
4. Ability to travel occasionally, tolerate shift work and sometimes stay overnight.
5. Valid Texas Driver’s License with a relatively clean record.
6. 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
7. ACI or Nuclear Gauge certification preferred.
8. Ability to acquire related certifications as needed.

Additional Certifications Accepted:
NICET, SB101, SB102, PTI Level 1 & 2

Physical Requirements:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, and to utilize a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
2. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move concrete, soil, or asphalt samples up to 50 pounds.
3. The employee is required to stand; walk; drive; use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.