Testing Technician jobs in Champaign, IL

APTech is seeking a pavement testing technician to assist with field data collection activities as part of APTech’s nationwide pavement testing program. The successful applicant will work out of APTech’s corporate office in Urbana, IL and will be part of a team of skilled technicians responsible for operating specialized testing equipment and conducting a variety of related duties. The position is full time and include paid travel expenses and per diem allowance for meals.

The ideal candidate will have experience with conducting pavement testing and condition assessments, a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems, and good communication (verbal and written) skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a positive can-do attitude, a strong work ethic, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:
The pavement testing technician position will require field testing travel either in the form of day-trips out of Urbana or multi-day trips with overnight stays. APTech will train and develop the successful applicant on the operation and use of the following specialized testing equipment:

• Falling weight deflectometer (FWD).
• Automated distress data collection vehicle.

Additional job responsibilities include office/shop work activities, such as maintaining and servicing the test equipment and host vehicles, preparing job maps, processing and managing collected test data, using software programs in support of various roadway and airport projects, as well as cleaning and maintaining shop facilities.

Compensation:

Compensation range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on experience level.

How to Apply:

Visit our Careers Page at https://www.appliedpavement.com/careers and select “Pavement Testing Technician.”

Contact Mark Sherbeyn, Human Resources Manager, jobs@appliedpavement.com if you have any questions.

About Us:

We are a full-service pavement engineering consulting firm that provides effective solutions for the design, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roadway and airport pavements. Since our founding in 1994, we have worked with clients at the state, federal, and local levels in the United States and abroad, and we are a recognized leader in our industry. We help our clients identify cost-effective strategies that reduce the overall life-cycle cost of preserving the pavement network while incorporating the latest pavement-related designs and technologies into organizational practice.

APTech is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.