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Kiewit · 2 weeks ago

Field Operations Technician - Kiewit Foundations Co.

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

Kiewit is a leading construction company focused on delivering complex geotechnical projects across North America. The Field Operations Technician role involves assisting in interpreting drawings, preparing work plans, and supporting field surveying while ensuring job site safety and effective communication with teams.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision

Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work

Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages

Assist in field surveying and work layout support

Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)

Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training

Order and schedule material deliveries

Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use

Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports and photographs

Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations as it pertains to your work

Qualification

Construction-related degreeField surveyingProject recordkeepingExcel proficiencyWord proficiencyWork ethicTeam collaborationWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Associate's degree in a construction-related field

Must have a strong desire to work in the construction industry

Be willing to fully participate in job assignments at the job site

Must be willing to travel and relocate throughout career as we operate on a national scale, not a regional one

Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done

Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Good working knowledge and experience with both Excel and Word

Good written and verbal communication skills

Reliable transportation to and from work

Must have a valid Driver's license

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Preferred

Previous experience in construction

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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