Senior Field Technician

Department: Geotechnical

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Reno, NV

Compensation: $25.00 - $31.00 / hour

Description

Are you looking for a career where you can nurture a positive working environment and help achieve better employee relations? Are you flexible, proactive, easy to approach, like ‘figuring things out’ and have a sense of humor? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Senior Field Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for performing construction observation, testing, and inspection of various phases of construction which includes but not limited to mass grading, utility installation, paving, and concrete installation.   This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.

What you will be doing

• Performs construction observation, field materials testing and special inspection for various phases of construction including mass grading, utility installation, concrete and asphalt concrete paving.  
• Preparation of daily field reports, density summaries, compressive strength test reports and asphalt paving reports.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance and calibration to ensure accurate readings. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School graduate/diploma is required 
• 5+ years of experience in construction quality control and special inspection is required 
• Certification in nuclear (moisture-density) gauge safety.
• NAQTC Certification
• American Concrete Institute certification is required 
• Special Inspection certifications are preferred 
• Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Knowledgeable in general construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Understanding of general construction site safety precautions.

A note on hourly pay ranges The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and location. Base pay is just one part of the comprehensive compensation package offered by Wood Rodgers. If you feel you meet the requirements but may be outside of the pay range, please apply anyway and let’s talk through it. 

How we elevate your game

Joining Wood Rodgers comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey.

•  A Unique Culture: An engineering firm that doesn’t feel like one. We are inventors that ask, “why not?” with leadership that empowers employees to grow, challenge convention, and develop creative solutions. We throw big parties, get random days off, and constantly are shown how the company reinvests in our employees rather than corporate bottom-lines.  These all help build a great culture, but at the core are great people; people who want to learn, teach, help, and collaborate.
• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Wood Rodgers family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged and cheered on by your teammates to live a big life, personally and professionally while you work with us. Visit our website to get a feel or check us out on social media @woodrodgersinc!
• Learning + Development: take on leadership development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grow to your potential as a leader from the minute you’re hired.