Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.
We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.
Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.
Join stability. Apply now!
Who we are looking for:
As a Construction Materials Testing Field Technician, you will help ensure public safety by traveling to construction sites to inspect the contractor's work, and perform basic field soil and concrete tests under the direction of other F&R technicians or engineering professionals to verify the work is performed in accordance with project specifications. With minimal paperwork involved, all inspections/observations and test data is input on smart phones/tablets in the field for immediate transmittal to our Project Managers for review.
What you’ll be doing:
Including but not limited to:
- Performs site recons, chainsaw clearing, hand augers, and SPT drilling
- Performs subsurface field investigations
- Oversees and mentors Driller Helpers
- Uses GPS to log the location of a site’s boreholes and link it to other information about the worksite
- Follows all safety regulations
- Performs material inventory as needed/assigned
- Tracks daily work installed
- Inputs timesheets and expenses electronically
- Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work
- Other duties as assigned
What you need to have:
- High School Degree or GED required
- Class B CDL required, Class A CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment
- State-issued well driller certification preferred
- 2+ years’ experience providing drilling services
- Experience with HSA, SPT, mud rotary, and/or rock coring highly desirable
- Ability to problem solve, accessing roadblocks with poise and control
- Strong project or task management skills, including scheduling, execution and follow-up
- Should have basic math skills
- Good customer relations skills
- Must be punctual and dependable
- Must be able to write legibly
- Must have ability to follow instructions
- Must be willing to work on a team or independently when need be
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
- Must be able to drive company vehicle in accordance with F&R’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
- Must submit to and pass DOT screening requirements at hire and for duration of employment
- Ability to travel overnight (up to 65% or greater)
Check out our Perks + Benefits:
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company–observed paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401K retirement
- Company Cell Phone + Tablet
- Use of Company Vehicle for every day onsite travel
We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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