Site Civil Technician

Smythindustries; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Monday-Thursday work schedule

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Illinois seeks a Site Civil Technician to support their Water Infrastructure team. Candidates should have 1-4 years of civil construction experience, proficiency in operating construction equipment, and strong problem-solving skills. The role involves technical knowledge of civil construction tasks and major responsibilities include effective project communication and maintaining a clean work environment. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K options.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of civil construction experience required.
• Ability to operate construction equipment safely.
• Proficient in installing piping and hydro pneumatic tanks.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle
• Pre-employment drug screening required
• Physically able to perform duties (lifting 50 lbs, etc.)
• OSHA knowledge
• Comfort around industrial equipment

Responsibilities

• Exhibit technical knowledge in civil construction tasks.
• Operate various construction equipment in compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Operate equipment safely and perform grading, trenching, and material handling
• Mentor field staff and build a strong team environment
• Coordinate with supervisors and other divisions to meet project goals

Skills

Civil construction knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

OSHA basics

Team leadership

Spanish language (preferred)

Tools

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Backhoe

Job description

This position allows all levels of experience

Overview

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a bright future. It takes an exceptional team of Civil Construction trade experts workingbehind the scenes to help solve complex problems and build capacity for the future.

Smyth Industries Field Services Division is currently searching for an individual with Water Infrastructure Industry experience as a Site Civil Technician to help enhance our current team. We provide full-service electrical, civil, manufacturing, engineering and general contracting services for the water and reclamation industry.

About Us

Smyth Industries, Inc. has been serving the water and reclamation industry throughout Arizona and the Southwest since the company’s inception as Smyth Steel Manufacturing in 1980. We’ve grown from our steel tank fabrication and specialty manufacturing origins, into a full-service water and reclamation industry General Contractor specializing in end-to-end solutions including Storage Tanks, Pump and Water Wells, Pressure and Surge Vessels, Industrial Coatings, Electrical and Controls, and Engineering.

Let’s build something together!

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short and Long‑Term Disability, Life insurance, and Monday‑Thursday (4 days/10‑hour days).

In your job, you will have the ability to make a difference in the water and reclamation industry by:

• Exhibit technical knowledge and experience in the civil construction trade.
• Exhibit the ability to project materials needed to complete assigned task.
• Exhibit the ability to setup and maintain a clean organized work area.
• Self‑motivated to complete job task that are assigned.
• Work in the field with other crew members to complete daily task.
• Able to prioritize list of tasks to make the best use of time given to accomplish task.
• Provide effective project communication, both orally and in writing.
• Complete nonroutine task as assigned.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled laboring duties related to installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of civil construction tasks.
• Reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Ability to select tools to complete daily job tasks.
• Knowledgeable in the use of basic hand tools to perform daily job functions: screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, cordless drills, hand operated saw, level etc.
• Knowledgeable with working with blueprints and working from written specifications.
• General site clean‑up, digging trenches, staging material, or all other duties as assigned.

Operating equipment

• Safely operate equipment and perform various activities including but not limited to fine grading, finishing, sloping, backfilling, loading, excavating, stockpiling, load/unload trucks, grade earth (rock, gravel, other materials), drainage, leveling, grading, and trenching.
• Operate equipment in accordance with the company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure operation of equipment is within capabilities and limitations.
• Perform periodical safety and maintenance checks.
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.
• Coordinate with crew members in response to hand and/or audio signals.
• All other duties assigned by site leadership.

People

• Mentor field staff to develop ways to more efficiently complete assign task while building a strong team environment.
• Develop a team relationship with other divisions sharing resources to successfully complete projects on time and under budget.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long‑term partnerships with client base and stakeholders.
• Mentor field staff to develop ways to more efficiently complete assign task while building a strong team environment.
• Develop a team relationship with other divisions.
• Ability to lead a team, complete project assigned tasks, while working under minimal supervision
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and work with other division.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1‑4 years civil construction trade minimum required.
• Proficient in all the following tasks: installing aboveground piping, installing underground piping, installing hydro pneumatic tanks, install hydro pneumatic tank apprentices, set forms for concrete, finish concrete, site grading, and/or general mechanical skills.
• Ability to operate a skid steer, mini excavator, and backhoe, 1 year required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Self‑motivated, task‑oriented, leader
• Required to possess a valid driver’s license and legally be able to operate a company vehicle.
• Required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening.
• Must be able to physically perform all required duties which may include bending, lifting 50‑pound objects, carrying 50‑pound items, squatting, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, working outdoors most of the time, or standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Required to wear company supplied Personal Protective Equipment.
• Applicant should be comfortable work around industrial equipment.

Preferred

• Experience leading coworkers.
• Strong knowledge in water and reclamation construction
• Speak Spanish
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles daily work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Sound Judgement: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Shows work commitment: Sets high standards on performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Teamwork: Employ personal strengths, knowledge, and talents to compliment others. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Provide conflict resolution while maintaining a strong team environment.
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality and improve efficiencies.

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Smyth Industries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Smyth Industries is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

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