Pavement Testing Field Technician (Travel‑Ready)

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks engineering technicians to participate in pavement testing and related data collection across the United States. The role involves travel about 50% of the time and office work about 50%, with heavier travel in spring and summer.

A strong emphasis on learning, data processing, and use of Microsoft Excel is required. No prior pavement testing experience is necessary; candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and flexible, ready to learn and be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 and able to pass a DOT physical.
• Excellent driving skills; able to drive pickup trucks and vans; long drives.
• Willing to travel, occasionally for weeks at a time.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends and nights; reliable transportation.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Mechanical aptitude and GIS aptitude preferred.
• Valid U.S. passport and travel to projects outside the U.S. desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pavement testing and data collection across the U.S.
• Learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of data collection equipment.
• Drive or operate van- or trailer-mounted data collection systems.
• Perform office-based tasks such as processing, comparing, and analyzing data using proprietary tools and Excel.

Skills

Driving

Travel willingness

Flexibility

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks engineering technicians to participate in pavement testing and related data collection across the United States. The role involves travel about 50% of the time and office work about 50%, with heavier travel in spring and summer.

A strong emphasis on learning, data processing, and use of Microsoft Excel is required. No prior pavement testing experience is necessary; candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and flexible, ready to learn and be