Special Inspections Technician II - Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc
Forest City, NC
About the Job
Special Inspections Technician II (SIT II)
Forest City, North Carolina
Full-time - Mid Level
Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.
At Bunnell-Lammons, Inc. (BLE), every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring the success of our clients. We are all personally accountable for building lasting relationships and delivering outstanding results. We put people first, whether that is our clients, our employees, or our community. It is why we listen more and work harder to understand the unique needs of our clients.
And it is why we prioritize the career development of every individual on our team. People are why we do this, and why we love what we do. We are at our best when we work together. That means bringing together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to collaborate closely with clients to create comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
We believe that by working together, no problem is insurmountable.
Notice to applicants: Background checks are conducted as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, and global watchlist screening. | To be considered applicant: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and be able to interview on site where the position is located. |
Job Description
As a Special Inspections Technician II (SIT II) for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will be working under the immediate supervision/direction of a registered professional engineer. You will work as a team member alongside site managers and engineers to perform the required inspection or sampling services. Our special Inspections technicians play a critical role in the quality assurance for every construction project no matter how large or small. Special Inspections Technicians actively collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing along with the continuous monitoring of general contractor activities, which may include but are not limited to onsite testing and reporting of earthwork and soil construction; foundation/subgrade evaluation; reinforcing steel; concrete placements; masonry as well as asphalt testing. Special Inspections Technicians are also responsible for accurately preparing daily reports for submission to the assigned project engineer. These reports not only include your test results summary, but detailed construction site observations as well.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
- 2-5 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of construction materials testing services. OR more than 5 years' experience in lieu of certifications and exhibits skills appropriate for this technician level.
- Must have the following two active certifications: ACI-1 Concrete and ICC Soils (or SCDOT/NCDOT Earthwork) plus have the ability to obtain and or recertify for one of the certifications below within three months of employment:
- ICC Reinforced Concrete or ICC Masonry + 1 additional industry certification (i.e., fireproofing) based on the discretion of your managers' needs.
- Valid Driver's License with Clean Motor Vehicle Driving history (3 years)
- Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods of time, and during regular construction hours, including early AM concrete placements.
- You must be self-motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state, and federal authorities of all levels.
- Must be detail oriented and work in a time conscious and time effective manner.
- Basic knowledge in the operation of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift (70-85 pounds), tug and pull full (wheelbarrow of concrete), on unstable, unpaved ground.
Benefits
- Medical/Vision/Dental
- 401(K) with partial company matching.
- Life Insurance
- Short/long term disability
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave.
- Eight (8) paid holidays.
- Company Vehicle/gas card
- Time and a half overtime pay.
- 100% of travel expenses are covered by BLE.
- Education reimbursement program(s)
- Employee referral program