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Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Field Technician I to join our team and support engineering, environmental services, materials testing, and inspection projects. In this role, you will conduct on-site inspections, materials testing, and environmental sampling to ensure construction, infrastructure, and environmental projects meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
As a Field Technician I, you will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical field experience, developing technical skills, and contributing to critical projects that impact communities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and thrives in outdoor work environments, solving challenges in real time and collaborating with a team. This position requires frequent travel to job sites and offers excellent opportunities for growth, technical training, and career advancement in a dynamic industry.
To learn more about the important work our Field Technicians perform, here’s a short video: UES Field Technician
Responsibilities:
- Collect and conduct testing of soil, concrete, and other construction materials to project specifications.
- Ensure that all testing equipment used is functioning properly, maintained, and calibrated.
- Complete and submit timely paperwork, reports, and presentations.
- Communicate with dispatch, field supervisors, and other stakeholders for status reports, issues, etc.
- Report to job sites on time, follow all safety protocols, and enter work time daily.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned.
Job Responsibilities Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or coursework in construction, engineering, geology, or a related field is a plus.
- 0-3 years of experience in a field-based, outdoor, or physically demanding role preferred (construction, materials testing, geotechnical, or related industry experience is a plus).
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to operate company-assigned vehicles safely.
- Industry certifications as applicable such as ACI Level 1 Concrete Testing, or ability to obtain within a specified time period.
- Commitment to workplace safety, following OSHA standards and company safety policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools.
- Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to drilling, safety, and project requirements.
- Efficient time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate sample collection, testing procedures, and documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality results.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules, including early mornings, weekends, overtime, and potential overnight travel as project demands require.
Travel Requirements:
● This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business
objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on
project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
- Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
- Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
- Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
- Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 50 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
- Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
- Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
EEO Statement:
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here