As a Field Technician/CQA Specialist at ARM Group, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientist, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of field-based observation and testing services during the design, study, implementation, and/or construction phases of projects in a variety of industries to include solid waste, natural gas, renewable energy, mine & quarry, and development & construction.
The Field Technician should have the desire and ability to travel and support a wide range of projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Location: This position can be filled out our Hershey, Lehigh Valley, West Chester, PA or Marlton, NJ locations.
Responsibilities:
- Perform construction quality assurance / construction quality control field inspections to ensure methods, materials, and workmanship conform to established quality requirements, standards, and specifications.
- Collaborate with contractors, clients, and project managers to effectively review and solve problems that arise.
- Conduct material laboratory quality control testing.
- Perform infiltration testing, density, 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.
- Perform erosion and sediment control inspections.
- Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed in a timely fashion.
- Reads and interprets engineering plans, maps, and specifications.
- 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 drive a motor vehicle safely without restrictions on a daily basis.
- Ability to travel to and from job sites, including overnight stay.
- Experience using a Nuclear gauge testing device.
- Team orientated 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/Experience:
- Two year vocational, or college degree.
- Nuclear gauge testing device certification.
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.
Company Summary:
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 14 offices in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our annual revenues are about $50 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.
