Pavement Data Tech — Travel‑Ready Field Technician

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking engineering technicians for pavement testing and transportation data projects across the United States. You will learn to operate and maintain data collection gear and analyze results using Excel and proprietary tools.

Travel about 50% with regular office work, a flexible schedule including some weekends, and a DOT physical. A high school diploma is required; GIS aptitude and driving skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DOT physical ability and valid driver's license required.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data processing.
• GIS aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pavement testing and data collection projects nationwide.
• Learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of data collection equipment.
• Process, compare, and analyze data using proprietary tools and Excel.
• Travel 50% of the time and work in office the other 50%.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Flexible schedule

Driving (valid license)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

GIS

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking engineering technicians for pavement testing and transportation data projects across the United States. You will learn to operate and maintain data collection gear and analyze results using Excel and proprietary tools.

Travel about 50% with regular office work, a flexible schedule including some weekends, and a DOT physical. A high school diploma is required; GIS aptitude and driving skills are a plus.