Construction Field Technician Trainee
About the job
- No prior experience is required.
- Basic construction skills and experience working outdoors are preferred.
- Maintain a good driving record and clean criminal record.
- Pass a physical examination and drug screen.
- Be willing and able to work night shifts, some weekends, and a flexible schedule.
- Have reliable transportation to and from the branch office at all required hours.
- Be willing to travel to job sites outside the local area and across the Southeast or other United States locations.
- Perform hands-on testing of construction materials, including concrete, soils, rebar, and mortar, at commercial construction sites.
- Conduct materials testing and geotechnical analysis.
- Document field testing and project observations.
- Travel to different job sites and work as a field or remote project technician.
- Basic construction skills.
- Experience working outdoors.
About the company
Building & Earth is a geotechnical engineering, construction-materials testing, and inspection firm. Engineers, geologists, technicians, drill crews, and inspectors support projects in the field and laboratory. It investigates sites, evaluates soil and foundations, tests construction materials, and performs special inspections and environmental services. The scope is Building & Earth Sciences and its technical service network. Roles include engineering, field testing, laboratory work, drilling, project management, safety, and administration. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.
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Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
Founded
1998
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Huntsville's new 8,000-square-foot office opened February 26, 2025, expanding lab capacity.
- The company keeps winning work, including Paddy's Run Flood Pump Station Phase II.
- Repeated ENR Top 500 recognition and UAB Fast 40 validate growth momentum.
What critics are saying
- Terracon and Intertek-PSI dwarf Building & Earth, compressing pricing on repeatable testing.
- ENR shows only $51.4 million revenue, limiting resilience against project delays.
- Any major safety or test-failure lawsuit could destroy trust in contractor relationships.
What makes Building & Earth unique
- Building & Earth offers geotechnical engineering, CMT, environmental consulting, and special inspections.
- It operates in 35 states from 16 cities, giving regional coverage.
- ENR ranked Building & Earth 405th in 2026, up from 449th.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours