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.

ARM Group is a leading Mid-Atlantic multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm known for excellence in delivering Precise. Responsive. Solutions. We hire innovative, forward thinking team members, who genuinely care about their work, peers, clients, and communities.

With a personalized Career Development System focused on your professional development, ARM Group offers excellent opportunities with increasing responsibilities and accelerated career growth across three divisions and 16 offices in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our annual revenues are about $63 million, and our goal is to grow to $100 million by 2030, through superior work, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions.

As a team member at ARM Group, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive compensation package that goes beyond our competitive salaries and generous healthcare benefits. We offer additional significant financial advantages that come from being a 100% employee-owned company, such as a generous 401k match and the possibility of near-term stock ownership. We emphasize a positive work-life balance, offer flexible work schedules, invite and value the suggestions of our team members, proactively communicate, and manage with transparency.

Working with us will be a unique opportunity to take ownership of your career trajectory while performing meaningful work alongside a great team of humble, smart, caring, and optimistic people.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you require sponsorship now or in the future to work in the United States?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jessup, PA 18434 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jessup, PA 18434: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person