What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Testing Senior Field Technician I position at Froehling & Robertson?
Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing / engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation / benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R / Employee values include : Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.
We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.
Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.
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Who we are looking for :
The Sr Tech I position is responsible for helping to ensure public safety by traveling to construction sites to inspect the contractor's work, and perform basic field soil and concrete tests while supervising other technicians to verify the work is performed in accordance with project specifications.
What you'll be doing :
- Performs and supervises complex work tasks
- Responsible for training and supervision of technicians and / or large projects
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis
- Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and inspections / observations provided
- Evaluating site and subgrade conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations
- Communicating with clients, contractors, and engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues
- Other duties as assigned
What you need to have :
Developing employees to reach their full career aspirations and potential is important to F&R. Our job classifications allow you to develop a pathway with your manager for your career progression as you gain more experience and qualifications. Related experience from previous employment, training, and certifications will be taken into consideration.
Check out our Perks Benefits :
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits :
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M / F / D / V / SO. Drug Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)