Pavement Testing Field Technician

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Madison (WI); 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.

No prior pavement testing experience is required, though candidates should show strong communication, attention to detail, flexibility, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include participating in pavement testing and data collection, operating data collection equipment, and processing data with proprietary tools and Excel.

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; long distances/time in a vehicle.
• Willing to travel, occasional weeks at a time, weekends/nights with overtime when needed.
• Working knowledge of basic office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pavement testing and data collection across the U.S.
• Learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of modern data collection equipment.
• Drive or operate van- or trailer-mounted data collection 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

Good communication

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Willing to travel

Driving skills

DOT physical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking engineering technicians for full-time roles across the United States.

No prior pavement testing experience is required, though candidates should show strong communication, attention to detail, flexibility, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include participating in pavement testing and data collection, operating data collection equipment, and processing data with proprietary tools and Excel.