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7 Jul 2023
Full-Time Construction Technician – Entry Level!
Job Description
How to Apply
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The Challenge
We are looking for a Construction Technician to join our Nashville Resident Engineering team.
In this role you will:
- Support senior Technicians and Engineers performing technical duties in areas such as construction, materials testing, design, survey, and/or program/regulatory compliance.
- Perform standardized tests.
- Maintain accurate record keeping.
- Make measurements and calculations of pay quantities to ensure contractor compliance with contract, plans, and specifications and adequate project documentation.
- Assist in project-related survey work using surveying equipment including GPS to provide proper lines and grades for the construction of roadways, structures, construction operations.
- Independently perform calculations/computations to determine contract pay quantities.
- Inspect for compliance and/or code.
- Collect, organize, and analyze field and engineering-related data, products, and/or functions.
- Place survey stakes.
- Operate surveying instruments.
- Cut brush.
- Run materials tests in accordance with established policy and procedures.
- Inspect roadway and bridge projects.
What You Bring
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
- Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
- Knowledge of standards/specifications and plan reading experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.
- Ability to perform duties without constant supervision.
- Ability to read resource materials to determine answers to simple surveying requirements and inspections.
- Verbal and written communication skills to get your thoughts across in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.
- Computer skills using iPad and general business/engineering software.
- A team mentality capable of maintaining a positive working relationship with others.
- Good eyesight (glasses are ok!) to use testing instruments and equipment, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway/structure components.
- Agility to climb on bridge substructures/superstructures.
- Maturity to exercise limited decision making/judgement and safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes and other tools on steep and rough terrain.
- Commitment to leading by example relating to safety and apply our safety program to all operations.
- Capable of working safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, and traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
- Fitness to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing.
- Ability to safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes, sledgehammers, and other tools.
Notes
- You must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.
- You will be subject to high traffic volumes and extreme temperatures/weather conditions.
- Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends.
- A valid driver’s license is preferred.
- Safety toe shoes are required.
Education & Experience
- Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Lynn Glover at 252-462-2580.
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