Pavement Field & Data Technician

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc is seeking engineering technicians for full-time roles across the United States. You will participate in pavement testing and data collection projects and learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of data collection equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to pass a DOT physical, willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The wage range is $25-30 per hour with premium overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a DOT physical.
• Excellent driving skills and willingness to drive pickup trucks and vans, sometimes with trailers; must be able to drive long distances and work in a vehicle for long periods of time.
• Willing to travel, occasionally for weeks at a time.
• Flexible schedule that will include working some weekends and nights, with overtime hours when needed.
• Working knowledge of basic office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pavement testing and other transportation infrastructure data collection projects throughout the U.S. Overall, engineering technicians may expect to travel about 50% of the time and be in the office 50% of the time, with travel generally being heavier in the spring/summer and lighter in the winter.
• Learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of modern data collection equipment.
• Drive or operate van- or trailer-mounted data collections systems (deflection testing, ground penetrating radar, pavement coring, pavement friction testing).
• Perform office-based tasks such as processing, comparing, and analyzing data using proprietary tools, Microsoft Excel, etc.

Skills

Data collection

Travel readiness

Driving long distances

Microsoft Office skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc is seeking engineering technicians for full-time roles across the United States. You will participate in pavement testing and data collection projects and learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of data collection equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to pass a DOT physical, willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The wage range is $25-30 per hour with premium overtime.