Construction Technician

The role

This person will perform hands-on field labor for construction, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects. Work involves stormwater systems, bioretention facilities, concrete structures, drainage systems, and high-hazard dam repairs.

What you will do

• Perform hands-on field labor for construction, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Assist with the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of stormwater systems, bioretention facilities, detention and retention basins, concrete structures, and piping.
• Support high-hazard dam repairs, earthwork, and other construction activities.
• Operate hand tools and heavy construction equipment, including skid loaders, backhoes, and excavators.
• Check grades and elevations using measuring rods, lasers, and other surveying or construction instruments.
• Apply appropriate construction techniques and follow project specifications.
• Document field observations and maintain accurate project records.
• Follow applicable regulations, environmental requirements, and OSHA safety practices.
• Learn and apply relevant compliance procedures and sediment and erosion control practices.
• Travel to project sites throughout the United States, often for one to two weeks at a time.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment, such as skid loaders, backhoes, and excavators, as well as hand tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding manual labor in outdoor field conditions.
• Knowledge of sediment and erosion control practices.
• Ability to check grades and elevations and use measuring rods, lasers, or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with safe construction practices and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Comfortable driving pickup trucks and towing equipment trailers.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work away from home for extended assignments.

Nice to have

• OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Construction experience involving stormwater infrastructure, concrete structures, piping, or detention and retention basins
• General carpentry and plumbing experience

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match
• Tuition assistance
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Company-arranged transportation, accommodations, and per diem for business travel.

About the company

Apex Companies is a consulting and engineering firm. It is a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.