Field Technician II: Materials Testing for Infrastructure

UES, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UES, Inc. in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Field Technician II to support DOT infrastructure projects across the region. You will perform field testing, inspect concrete, aggregates, and other materials, collect data, and help ensure quality and compliance on transportation projects.

This role blends hands-on fieldwork with data reporting, requires safety adherence, ability to travel up to 70%, and collaboration with engineers, project managers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 3+ years field experience in materials testing or construction inspection.
• ACI Level 1 Concrete Testing preferred or ability to obtain within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing on soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials, ensuring compliance with project specs and industry standards.
• Collect, label, and transport material samples to laboratories for analysis, maintaining sample integrity.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure proper calibration and functionality.
• Complete detailed reports and documentation of test results for project managers and stakeholders.
• Adhere to OSHA, company, and client safety protocols and promote safe field operations.

Skills

Field testing

Materials testing

Data collection

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Tools

Field Data Collection software

Microsoft Office

Job description

UES, Inc. in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Field Technician II to support DOT infrastructure projects across the region. You will perform field testing, inspect concrete, aggregates, and other materials, collect data, and help ensure quality and compliance on transportation projects.

This role blends hands-on fieldwork with data reporting, requires safety adherence, ability to travel up to 70%, and collaboration with engineers, project managers, and contractors.