Pavement Testing Technician — Field & Data Specialist

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

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to participate in pavement testing and data collection across the United States. The role involves operating data collection equipment, processing data, and supporting field work with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be at least 21, and pass a DOT physical. Travel is expected, with a flexible schedule and occasional weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass a DOT physical.
• Driving pickup trucks and vans, sometimes with trailers, and long-distance travel.
• Willing to travel and flexible schedule, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pavement testing and data collection projects across the U.S.
• Learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of data collection equipment.
• Drive or operate data collection systems (deflection testing, GPR, pavement cores, friction testing).
• Perform office-based tasks such as processing and analyzing data using proprietary tools and Excel.

Skills

Driving skills

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Office software

DOT physical eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

DOT physical assessment

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to participate in pavement testing and data collection across the United States. The role involves operating data collection equipment, processing data, and supporting field work with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be at least 21, and pass a DOT physical. Travel is expected, with a flexible schedule and occasional weekends and nights.