Stringless Controls Technician

Jobless; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem Benefits

Job summary

Koss Construction Company is seeking a Stringless Controls Technician to begin in Topeka, KS, with extended travel across the Midwest. The role involves setting stringline and concrete forms, operating stringless controls, and supporting traffic control tasks on highway construction projects.

The position requires outdoor work in extreme temperatures, lifting up to 75 lbs, and teamwork. Overtime after 8 hours and per diem benefits are provided as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (negative).
• Must complete post-offer physical (capable).

Responsibilities

• Independently set stringline and concrete forms.
• Set up stringless controls to communicate with machinery.
• May lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades and traffic control devices.

Skills

Follow directions

Outdoor work

Lift 75 lbs

Climb / stoop / bend

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Stringless controls equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Air hammers

Job description

The Stringless Controls Technician position will begin in Topeka, KS, and then require extended travel and work throughout the Midwest (e.g. Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska).

Daily overtime after 8 hours

Per Diem Benefits

Primary Function:

The Stringless Controls Technician position is responsible for setting stringless controls equipment to effectively communicate with paving equipment and other machinery. This position will work on highway construction projects and may operate a variety of hand and power tools, air hammers, and measuring equipment.

Typical Duties:

• Independently setting stringline and concrete forms.
• Setting up stringless controls equipment to effectively communicate with machinery.
• May lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• May assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to follow directions.
• Must be able work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Must be able lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, and squat as required for various duties.
• Must adhere to safety requirements as outline in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and supervisors with other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

• Move joint baskets weighing up to 70 lbs. from knee to chest height, place basket on ground, and secure by hammering retain clips into the ground.
• Insert L-bar 2 ft. into concrete slab every 2 ft, roughly 1,500 daily.
• Shovel excess concrete from paved surfaces and carry 75 lbs. up to 150 ft.
• Walk along paver on hard surface that can be periodically uneven for 10-14 hours per day.
• Clean concrete and other materials from pavers and equipment.
• Pick up, carry, and set large signs and traffic control devices.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a "Negative" result.
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a "Capable" result.

Koss Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.