What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at RISE GROUP INC?
As a Field Technician for the Construction Materials Testing (CTS) department, you will act as our primary on-site representative for routine material testing and quality inspections. You will help monitor material quality across various projects through hands-on field testing and accurate data reporting. Based out of our Cranston, RI office, this full-time position involves daily travel to local project sites throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Responsibilities
- Perform field testing of construction materials, including soil, concrete, and asphalt, to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Document all field observations and test results using digital reporting software for daily submission.
- Interpret and adhere to project drawings, technical specifications, and industry standards (ASTM, AASHTO, and state DOT) to ensure all field and lab procedures strictly follow established protocols.
- Maintain all testing equipment clean, calibrated, and in good working order.
- Communicate professionally with construction personnel, engineers, and state and federal representatives while on site.
- Collect and transport material samples from the field to the laboratory for further analysis.
- Operate company vehicles safely while navigating active, high-volume construction zones and heavy highway traffic.
- Adhere strictly to OSHA regulations and internal safety protocols in all work environments.
- Perform duties in various outdoor environments, including active construction sites with uneven terrain, dust, and exposure to the elements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving history; ability to safely operate company vehicles to and from various job sites is required.
- General computer skills, including the ability to learn and use digital reporting software to document field observations.
- Ability to obtain certifications from OSHA, NICET, NETTCP, ICC and ACI within first year of employment is required
- Strong attention to detail
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Health Care - United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
- Paid holidays and Paid Time off (PTO)
- Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement, professional development and more!
Who We Are
The RISE Group, Inc. is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.
Our Culture
At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you’ll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
The RISE Group, Inc. is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.
The RISE Group, Inc. is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
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