Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Construction Services Field Technician

Full-time
Salary: Hourly
Application Deadline: N/A
Construction

Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (TEC), a Certified Woman Based Enterprise (WBE), is a multi-disciplined firm specializing in engineering consultation and testing services in the environmental, geotechnical and construction disciplines.

Personnel are experienced in a wide variety of inspection, sampling and testing methods used in the field and laboratory. Results from field testing and laboratory analysis typically determine compliance of materials, conditions and workmanship with appropriate specifications, standards, and regulations. TEC was founded in 1966, and has offices in Troy, Ann Arbor and Detroit.

From our first day in business, TEC has recognized the basic truth that our company is only as good as its employees.  The fact that TEC has attained a high degree of excellence in our service areas is a tribute to our staff and their desire to exceed the expectations of our clients.  To maintain that distinction we are seeking skilled, professional, and creative individuals to join the TEC Team!

Entry and veteran level position(s) as a construction services field technician sampling and testing asphalt, concrete, and soils. Most work is performed independently on job sites in the Metro Detroit area and performed outdoors. Projects include private sector like commercial, healthcare, industrial, residential developments; and public sector roadwork, parking lots/structures, sidewalks, and curb, etc. A flexible work schedule may also be considered.

Responsibilities:  Responsibilities include HMA (hot mix asphalt) sampling, concrete reinforcing steel inspections, freshly placed concrete sampling (slump, air content, cylinder molds), soil sampling and density evaluations. Deep foundation (piles, drilled caissons) observations are also performed. Daily reports are required of the technicians - these reports are handwritten on standard printed forms or field laptop. 

Any required training will be provided by TEC. This is a great opportunity to see a wide variety of high-profile Metro Detroit projects throughout all stages of the construction. Appropriate training and certification will be provided to the selected individual(s).

  • Be health and safety conscious: adopting a “see something, say something” mentality
  • Be ready and able to take direction
  • Have great oral and good written communication skills
  • Collaborative and cooperative attitude required to work with team and clients
  • Be a public relations ambassador by communicating the capabilities and strengths of the company to potential clients

Requirements:

  • Able to lift sixty (60) pounds of equipment
  • Ability to juggle daily work assignments and schedule modifications
  • Willing to work occasional night and/or weekend shifts
  • Have a reliable personal vehicle and valid driver license
  • Must be able to pass a drug, background and reference screen.

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (referencing the desired position) to Human Resources by email or fax as listed below. TEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Testing Engineers and Consultants, Troy, Michigan 48083
Fax: 248-588-6232  |   Email: [email protected]