REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree or higher
• 2+ years of related experience
• Related certifications
• Nuclear Density, ACI Concrete, MDOT Density Tech, MCA Level 1 & 2, MDOT HMA Lab Tech Level 1, MI Aggregate Sampling, MDOT Paving Operations, SESC, CSWO, MDOT Bridge Construction, MI Bit QA/QC

POSITION PURPOSE:

Construction Field Service Technicians oversee the building of highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure for municipal, commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using a calculator or computer
• Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and ensure conformance to specifications
• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings
• Read and review project plans and specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data
• Collaborate with project supervisors to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions
• Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes
• Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites
• Conduct materials testing and analysis using tools and equipment and apply engineering knowledge
• Perform manual labor such as bending, digging with hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar, and other items that may be heavy (5-50 lbs)