Field Technician

Job Title: Field Technician Job Description
This full-time Field Technician role is based in the Phoenix Metro area and focuses on supporting solar, data center, and utility projects. You will perform field testing on soil, concrete, and asphalt, ensure accurate documentation of test results, and contribute to quality control and quality assurance efforts on construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform field testing on soil, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with standard test methods and procedures.
- Apply a thorough understanding of standard test methods to all tests performed as a field technician.
- Conduct inspection and quality control activities on solar, data center, utility, and other construction projects.
- Support quality assurance and quality inspection efforts to help maintain high standards on project sites.
- Maintain accurate and timely test reports, letters, and other pertinent field data and documentation.
- Organize and maintain neat and orderly project documents for all assigned field operations.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with the Project Manager or Supervisor regarding all aspects of field operations.
- Interpret and work from blueprints and construction documents as needed for testing and inspection activities.
- Travel throughout the Phoenix Metro area to various project sites as required.
- Operate a vehicle safely to and from project locations while adhering to all driving and safety regulations.
Essential Skills
- 15 years of previous soil and concrete testing experience.
- Thorough understanding of standard test methods for soil, concrete, and asphalt testing.
- Previous testing experience in the Southwestern United States.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain neat and orderly project documentation.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
- Current valid drivers license.
- Clean driving record.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- ACI certification preferred.
- ATTI Field certification preferred.
- Nuclear gauge certification preferred.
- Experience with inspection, quality control, and quality assurance on construction projects.
- Ability to work in a timely and reliable manner.
- Interest in working on solar, data center, and utility projects.
- Desire to contribute to great projects with a top-tier firm.
- Willingness to work overtime when available.
Work Environment
This position is based in the Phoenix Metro area and involves working primarily in the field at active construction sites, including solar, data center, utility, and related projects. You will travel between project locations, perform tests outdoors and in various weather conditions, and work around heavy equipment and construction activity while following appropriate safety practices. The role offers exposure to a variety of large-scale projects, opportunities for overtime, and a professional environment focused on quality, safety, and collaboration.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ. About Actalent

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