Field Technician

Job Title
Field Technician
Location
Austin, TX US (Primary)
TX US
Category
Technician, Construction Materials Engineering (CoMET)
Job Type
Full-time
Job Description
Mission/ Position Description Summary
The mission of a CoMET Field Technician for HVJ Construction Material Department, a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to support the project manager or other staff as directed to assure client satisfaction following the applicable standards, specifications and company guidelines. HVJ is also proud to assist with additional training for certifications.
This includes responsibility for:
• Perform testing and/or inspection as assigned with minimum supervision.
• Document work performed as appropriate.
• Provide support to Project Manager as directed.
• Project deliverables provided per schedule agreed with client.
• Perform duties in a safe, cheerful, efficient and workman like manner.
• Ability to acquire additional skills/certifications as needed.
Key Criteria/Requirements:
• High School Diploma
• Ability to lift concrete, soil, or asphalt samples sometimes up to 50lbs.
• Ability to tolerate year round outdoor work
• Ability to travel occasionally, tolerate shiftwork and sometimes stay overnight.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with a relatively clean record.
• 1-2 years' of related experience preferred.
• ACI or Nuclear Gauge certification preferred.
• Ability to acquire related certifications as needed.
Additional Certifications Accepted:
NICET, SB101, SB102, PTI Level 1 & 2
Physical Requirements:
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.
1. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, and to utilize a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
2. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move concrete, soil, or asphalt samples up to 50 pounds.
3. The employee is required to stand; walk; drive; use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
HVJ is an equal opportunity employer.