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Overview

_At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com._

We are looking for an FDOT Field Technician to join our growing team. The **FDOT Field Technician** is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day completion of work assignments related to testing concrete, soils, asphalt, and other construction materials. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where both collaboration and autonomy are valued.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure that all testing equipment used is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer's policy, and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle

+ Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures

+ Drive to job sites and conduct testing of soil, concrete, and other construction materials

+ Return samples to the office for testing

+ Report data in an accurate, complete, timely, and understandable fashion by applicable testing procedures

+ Operate testing equipment: ensure that all test equipment used is functioning properly and maintained as required by the company and/or manufacturer's policy and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle

+ Operate a motor vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, check fluid levels, inside/outside upkeep)

+ Communicate with dispatching and/or field supervisor, advising of current job status and locations as required; cellular phones are to be worn at all times, and calls are to be returned immediately

+ Prepare testing reports using Field Data Collection (FDC) software; ability to write and retrieve emails using Microsoft Outlook

+ Must be willing to travel within the state of Florida, if applicable

+ Complete daily time and labor reports according to company policy

+ Turn in required paperwork daily

+ Must be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs; overnight and weekend schedules may be necessary to support business needs

+ Follows safety procedures

+ Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

+ Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria), may or may not be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role

+ Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)

+ ACI Level I Certification

+ Earthworks Construction Inspection Certification - Level I and II

+ CTQP Level I Certification

+ Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients

+ Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports

+ Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

+ Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

* Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.

* Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.

* Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

* Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.

* Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.

* Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.

* Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.

* Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.

* Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

Who We Are

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement** **here

**ID** _2025-1485_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_

**Location** _US-FL-St Petersburg_

**Requisition Post Information

* : Post End Date** _6/23/2025_