Field Technician

OVERVIEW: The Field Technician is responsible for working primarily on active construction sites. You will be involved with field observation, testing, sampling and inspection of soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement. Note: All disciplines may not be encountered on every project. Under the direction of more senior technicians or staff professionals and project managers, you will perform routine field and/or laboratory tests and assist in more complex tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform testing and observations on commercial construction projects
• Prepare daily reports on observation activities
• Review observation and test data for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior staff as needed
• Work with project engineers and clients to ensure that client specifications are followed
• Daily communication is required with site contractors, other technicians and project managers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Intellectual

• Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.
• Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Listens and gets clarification.
• Responds well to questions.
• Participates in meetings.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Writes clearly and informatively.
• Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Presents numerical data effectively.
• Able to read and interpret written information.

Leadership

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Organization

• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Educates others on the value of diversity.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Builds a diverse workforce.
• Treats people with respect.
• Keeps commitments.
• Inspires the trust of others.
• Works with integrity and ethically.
• Upholds organizational values.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks cmTectly and on time.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Benefits organization through outside activities.
• Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Self Management

• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Volunteers readily
• Unde1iakes self-development activities.
• Seeks increased responsibilities.
• Takes independent actions and calculated risks.
• Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays original thinking and creativity.
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Reacts well under pressure.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Completes work in timely manner.
• Strives to increase productivity.
• Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.
• Rep01is potentially unsafe conditions.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.

Language, Math and Reasoning

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 & 2
• Soil and Flexible Base Properties Specialist Required
• SP 101-102-103
• Asphalt Certification

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance.

VISION REQUIREMENTS:

• There are no special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position works in an environment with a loud noise level. (Examples: jackhammer work, front row at a rock concert.)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in highly precarious places.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of radiation.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibrations