Soils and Concrete Field Technician

Job overview

The Soils and Concrete Field Technician role is onsite in Canton, MI, with a base salary of $20–$26 per hour. The technician joins The Mannik & Smith Group’s Geoenvironmental Services team, which supports commercial, industrial, transportation, and municipal projects. The role performs construction materials testing and inspection, documents whether observed work meets project specifications and applicable standards, and communicates findings to contractors, project managers, and engineering staff. Field reports and properly handled samples support project documentation and quality review.

What you'll do

• Perform field observations, testing, and inspections of soils, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials
• conduct field density testing
• monitor concrete placement and perform sampling, slump, air-content, and temperature tests
• observe and document earthwork
• prepare field reports
• communicate findings and deviations
• verify observed work against plans, specifications, and standards
• operate and maintain testing equipment
• label, protect, transport, and deliver samples with chain-of-custody documentation
• follow safety procedures
• use electronic systems for scheduling, time entry, reporting, and photographs
• and provide field support for geotechnical and environmental projects as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

soils and concrete field technician

the mannik & smith group

canton mi

geoenvironmental services

construction materials testing

soils testing

concrete testing

field inspections

field reporting

geotechnical support

environmental projects

$20–$26 per hour

flexible schedule

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, health insurance with HSA option, vision, dental and life insurance, flexible schedule, paid time off, referral program, tuition reimbursement, and Catalytic Coaching.

Why this role

The posting seeks 1–3 years of construction materials testing and inspection experience. An associate degree in a related field is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

About the employer

The Mannik & Smith Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.