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Field Technician, Construction Services (Nights)

American Engineering Testing • Full-time • Fargo, ND • 1d ago

Job Summary

With close supervision, perform field and laboratory quality control testing of soils. Perform a variety of tests per AET QA Procedures, maintaining high level of quality and safety. The services provided within the Division are performed to the standards of industry including ASTM, ASIC, and ACI as well as state laws governing professional services. All services will be performed in accordance with AET's QA/QC procedures.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Perform field testing of plastic concrete, soils, bituminous, or masonry products – may consume 80% of workday.
- Perform field density and Proctor density test of soils.
- Perform field testing of plastic concrete.
- Perform laboratory testing of bituminous materials.
- Observe excavations and correlate the observations with soil boring logs.
- Perform hand auger borings under the direction of the project manager.
- Perform other laboratory tests and calibrations.
Report test results – may consume 10% of workday.
Communication with project manager – may consume up to 5% of workday.
Communicate with client, earthwork contractor and/or ready-mix supplier.
Conduct miscellaneous projects involving work procedures, laboratory and equipment.
Laboratory maintenance – may consume 5% of the workday.
Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
Increase proficiency in soils, concrete, and masonry testing.
Maintain high chargeable productivity.
Maintain the quality of service and work product.
Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
Coordinate with other staff with the goal of increasing efficiency, productivity, and communication.
Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position.
Frequent travel within the regional area, and occasional out-of-town travel.
Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

2-year vocational or college degree is preferred.
Communication skills sufficient to work effectively with clients and coworkers.
Ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
Capable of the physical labor required including work at hazardous waste sites, with personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates primary in a field environment in outdoor conditions, on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role secondary operates in an office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. The employee will occasionally push or pull equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee is required to frequently work outside.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of American Engineering Testing to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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