Job Details

Field Technician

Job Summary

KDM Engineering is seeking candidates for a Field Technician. This role is responsible for traveling to onsite locations to collect, document, and verify field data, perform construction layout activities, and ensure all safety and quality standards are met throughout field operations.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $110,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• Travel to onsite locations following OSHA guidelines
• Work closely with a field partner; travel together, coordinate tasks, and operate as an effective two-person team.
• Create, manage, and communicate status reports with contractors and engineers
• Serves as a primary point of contact between the engineers and field crew
• Utilize total station survey equipment
• Accurately and neatly gather field data using paper drawings, forms, electronic data collection devices, digital cameras, or other formats and/or devices specified by the project manager and/or client.
• Correctly identify items to be documented in the field with minimal supervisory input.
• Quickly learn and apply technology tools such as hand-held data loggers, laser range finders, angle finders, digital cameras, and GPS receivers.
• Accurately record measurements and dimensions of requested items; be able to recognize levels of detail required to create a complete and accurate accounting of the field situation per the project specifications.
• Completely render as-built conditions to act as bases for new design work.
• Accurately records data and measurements using correct standards such that the resulting product is clear and easily understood by office-based project personnel.
• Correctly identifies equipment and apparatus in the field with low error rate and minimal supervisory assistance.
• Meets production targets to keep on schedule and within budgeted labor hours.

Requirements:

• 2 years of Utility field survey experience
• knowledge of the use of total station survey equipment
• Knowledge and utilization of GPS survey equipment
• Configuration and interaction of utility infrastructure and public rights-of-way.
• Communicate effectively and be able to update on progress of a project needed.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Motivation and self-direction in performing to critical deadlines

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, and drive for extended periods.
• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors and may be exposed to varying weather conditions including rain, snow, extreme heat, and cold

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver's License

Why Choose KDM?

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents' Organization's (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:??

• Challenging and Meaningful Work

• Competitive Base Salary

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Company Paid Holidays

• Great Work-Life Balance

• Fun and Flexible Work Environment

• Organization with People-First Mentality

• Dynamic Leadership Team

• A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

• Positive team environment

• Competitive salaries

• Flexible schedules

• Growth opportunities

• Training and professional development

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances

• Paid time-off.

• Paid holidays.

• Volunteer leave

• Performance bonuses

• HSA & HRA

• Transit program

• Parental and maternity leave

• Supportive management

• Professional development assistance

• Employee discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• team-building outings

• Laidback office culture

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.?

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Salary Description

$60,000 - $110,000