Field Technician

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training.
On any given day, you'll:

• Perform construction management/oversight of municipal infrastructure projects in the northern Wisconsin area.
• Assist in the preparation of various design reports, specifications, letters, and permit applications.
• Perform quantity measurements and computations, record keeping, contractor pay estimate preparation and review of contractor progress; materials testing; field staking and general inspection for municipal road projects.
• Produce drawings and construction plans (e.g. general civil, roadway, site development, and utility design) using a CADD workstation.
• Maintain client and subcontractor relations while in the field.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications and take appropriate action to ensure the project is constructed in conformance with the requirements of the project construction contract.
• Prepare plans and research design standards and code requirements and conduct field investigation of design problems.
• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives, challenges and identify design strategies to provide our clients with smart, creative, solutions.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and provide input to determine best approach to complex drawings.

Required qualifications:

• Strong written/verbal communications skills and the ability to operate independently.
• An understanding of municipal infrastructure construction management, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and roadway construction experience.
• In-depth understanding of the construction industry.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Desired skills and experiences:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology or construction management.
• Experience in Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Staking/survey experience
• WisDOT project development process; traffic counts; construction observation and materials testing for DOT projects.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal rules and regulations related to general construction practices.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Development


• Paid membership dues to professional organizations
• Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
• Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.


• Work/Life Balance


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
• Flexible work schedules


• Financial


• Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Social


• Peer recognition program and mentor programs
• Young Professionals [YP] networking groups
• Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)