Construction Worker - Athens, Ga

Are you a team-player who can perform work under minimal supervision? Do you have great communication skills, both written and verbal? Do you thrive working outside? Are you eager to be mentored by a professional engineer? If so, you may be perfect for this position! Bunnell Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) has immediate full-time openings for Construction Quality Assurance Technician.

What You'll Be Doing Day To Day

• Perform field tests using specialized equipment designed to collect data from various construction materials, i.e; nuclear density gauge, penetrometer, and hand tools.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 75 LBS)
• Accurately preparing field inspection/testing reports
• Verifying proper piping installations
• Monitor general construction onsite activities:
• Measuring soil depth, compaction/density, and content.
• Working outdoors in all-weather types (hot, cold, in the rain, snow, sleet, and high wind)
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Work as a team member alongside site managers, general contractors, and engineers to perform the required inspections or sampling services at various environmentally regulated solid waste landfill construction projects.
• Observing erosion and sediment control barriers
• Checking closure caps
• Sitting, climbing, walking, balancing, kneeling, and crouching on uneven an/or unstable terrain.
• Actively collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing to ensure construction standards and specifications are being met.
• Participating in company safety and planning meetings
• Getting dirty, playing in the dirt and mud
• Driving to and from construction job sites in the Southeast (road warrior 100% travel)
• Geosynthetic baseliners installations

Why You Should Apply

• Referral bonuses
• $100 prescription Safety eyeglass allowance
• Competitive Wages
• Company training
• Career growth opportunities
• Time and a Half (overtime)
• $100 Safety Toe boot allowance
• Self-Perform Work Environment (Limited Supervision)
• Daily Per-Diem rates
• Company Provided Vehicle
• Company supplied Safety items: (Helmet, safety glasses and vests)

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (reading a ruler, add, subtract, divide, multiple, convert fractions to decimals and calculate areas).
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic knowledge in the operation of smartphones and computers for communication and recording time worked.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to work outdoors on construction sites in all seasons for extended time periods and workdays of up to 12 hours per day.
• Showing up on time!
• Able to work out of town for several weeks at a time. (Work schedules can vary depending upon the time of year, but typically follows normal construction daylight hours. As a Quality Assurance Technician, schedule, flexibility is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain ACI, NICET and ICC certifications.
• Ability to work using hand tools and electronic testing equipment.
• Ability to obtain security clearances for highly regulated government facilities. (i.e., Clean criminal background)

Benefits: (after 6 months)

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) w/ Company Matching
• Paid Sick Days

If you feel that you would be right for this engineering technician job and can commit yourself to adhering to the above parameters, please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile friendly application so we can review your information. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. and our clients are committed to being a drug-free workplace. Drug screening is required.

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