Construction Field Technician

Build your future as a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Engineering Field Technician at UES Professional Solutions 29, Inc. (UES), formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc. As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the nation, we’re looking for new talent to grow along with us.

No experience? Not a problem! We believe in the value of hard work. If you’re known for your unmatched work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work in a team, you have the foundation needed to receive training and paid certifications.

Position Summary:

Your role as a CMT Engineering Field Technician will put you at the forefront of projects that are transforming communities. You will become an expert in concrete and soils field sampling, testing procedures, verification procedures, and the application of various construction materials. With projects ranging from complex roadway construction to single-family residential communities, you will gain the knowledge and experience necessary to take your skills to the next level.

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)
• Perform routine field sampling and/or testing on construction materials
• Responsible for field compaction testing, sampling and observation of soils, stone, and asphalt, utilizing field equipment such as nuclear density gauges or drive tube methods
• Perform concrete, grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests and collecting compressive and flexural strength
• Sample asphalt cores to verify thickness
• Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
• Perform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways, and other surfaces
• Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronically
• Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field-testing reports on a daily basis
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites
• Required: Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Required: Outdoor work experience
• Required: Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer
• Preferred: prior experience as field/engineering technician, construction materials testing or related experience
• Preferred: Active ACI, ICC and/or NCDOT/SCDOT certifications and/or willingness to obtain industry certifications

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and repetitive motions
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region
• Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)

Who We Are:

Our National Footprint

UES is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting services firm which specializes in Construction Materials Testing, Geotechnical, Environmental and Structural Engineering as well as Forensic Inspections, Residential and Retaining Wall Design, Subsurface Drilling, Chapter 17 Special Inspections, Advanced AASHTO, ACI, AMRL, CCRL and NCDOT Laboratory Testing.

In 2021, SUMMIT strategically merged with the Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Family, becoming part of the UES brand of companies which provides services that contribute to projects that transform communities and deliver groundbreaking solutions for their clients. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, 2022 and 2023, our team is poised to lead our industry into the future. UES has evolved from a one-man operation to a company spanning over 80 branches and nearly 4,000 teammates across the United States that help contribute to the betterment of our local and nationwide communities.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans would apply to you.

Check out our UES website: www.teamues.com

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UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drugfree Workplace.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran UES is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred by a current SUMMIT/UES employee? If so, please list the employee's name.
• This position starts at $18/hour and can go up with experience and certifications. What are your salary expectations?
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime or violation other than a minor traffic infraction? A Conviction record will not necessarily be a bar to employment. Factors such as job relations, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation and rehabilitation will be taken into account.
• If extended a job offer, are you willing to submit to a Motor Vehicle Report, drug screening, background and reference checks?
• Do you have any construction/soil testing/civil engineering experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• ACI Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Simpsonville, SC 29681: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18