Certified Field Technician
Universal Engineering Sciences, a geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and environmental services firm has an opening for a Certified Field Technician at our Sarasota office. Technicians perform construction materials testing services for concrete, soil, and other building materials.
Performance of testing and inspection services including soils, sub-base, and base material for various projects in Orlando and surrounding areas.
The minimum required experience and certifications for this job are as follows:
- One year of concrete and soils testing experience
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level I Certification
- Troxler Nuclear Gauge Certification
- Valid Driver License
Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Perform construction materials testing duties including concrete and soil density testing.
Report Data in a complete, timely and understandable fashion.
Ensure that all test equipment is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer's policy and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle.
Maintain company vehicle (routine oil changes, fluid levels, outside upkeep).
Communicate with the Technical Services Coordinator (Dispatch), advising him/her of current job status and locations as required. Communicate with clients.
Ensure that project requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements and company policies or procedures.
Complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy. Complete all documentation in a timely manner and return as required to branch office. Turn in paperwork everyday attached to work order.
Sign in and out nuclear devices every day.
When driving company vehicle follow all driving laws.
Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
One year of concrete and soils testing experience required. Ability to Read/Write.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
ACI Level I Certification
Troxler Nuclear Gauge Certification
Valid Drivers License
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be at times loud.
Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EOE/AA/H/V