ARM Group is looking to add a Geotechnical Field Technician to our Geotechnical & Construction Testing practice area. As a Field Technician will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of field-based observation and testing services during the study, implementation, and/or construction phases of projects in a variety of industries. The Field Technician should have the desire and ability to occasionally travel and support a wide range of projects throughout our service area working assign office location.

Locations: This position can be filled in our Jessup, PA or Hershey, PA offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform construction quality assurance / construction quality control field inspections.
• Conduct material laboratory quality control testing.
• Perform density testing, and observation of soil placement.
• Perform field testing of concrete, soil/aggregate/bituminous paving materials.
• Monitoring subsurface investigations including exploratory borings, geoprobing, and environmental sampling.
• Monitor foundation/geotechnical and related construction activities.
• Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed in a timely fashion.
• Effectively communicate with key stake holders including project managers, project engineers, contractors and others depending on the project and job tasks.

Base Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Drivers License in good standing.
• Ability to travel to and from job sites, including potentially overnight stay.
• Team oriented with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork.
• A self-starter possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Two-year vocational degree.

Physical Requirements:

• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely without restrictions on a daily basis.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to frequently lift 30-60 lbs.; occasionally lift 60-100 lbs.
• Ability to frequently carry 30-60 lbs. up to 30’; occasionally carry 60-100 lbs. up to 30’.
• Desire to work outside in all climates and conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping – 8-10 hours per day.