Construction Technician

Locations:  Fort Mill, South Carolina (SC)

Company Benefits:

Work-Life Balance Benefits

• Per Diem for out-of-town stays with hotels covered
• Paid Driving Time- company truck and gas card provided. Must drive personal vehicle to Fort Mill office with reliable transportation

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• Medical Insurance options including no deductible plan through Medical-Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental/Vision Insurance eligibility
• Boot Allowance for non-office staff after 90 day probationary period
• Personal Protective Equipment provided or reimbursed

Time Off and Leave Benefits: start after 90 days

• Weekend or Holiday Premium pay
• Personal and Sick Time off accrual based on service
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & day after, Christmas
• Bereavement Leave for close relatives

Career and Financial Benefits:

• CDL Bonus opportunities
• Bonus incentives
• Driller License Reimbursement (For SC and out of state)
• 401k Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Employee Referral bonus program

Training and Development Benefits:

• CDL Training and Support program
• License Maintenance and Cost Assistance
• Employee Reviews for growth and development
• OSHA Training with compensation

About the job

Summit Drilling & Remediation is expanding their environmental services to provide greater support to new and existing Clients along the East Coast of the United States. Summit Remediation is a growing team where accountability, safety, and quality is valued.

Join one of our environmental construction / remediation crews with opportunity for growth and cross training today as a: Remediation Technician.

Summit Overview

What separates Summit Drilling from our competitors and makes us a highly desired place to build a career, is our company culture and the many talented people who sustain it. Summit intends on bolstering a team of field craft, including drilling and construction, that is always learning and improving.

Summit always welcomes the best and brightest in the environmental services field and we are equally invested in training and developing the next wave of Summit team members.

Summit is a stable and growing industry leader offering competitive compensation, a 401(K)-retirement plan, healthcare benefits, including dental and vision, a values-based and team-oriented work culture, skills and training development.

We are looking for candidates with professionalism and comfortability working safely outside. An ideal candidate for Summit Remediation values accountability and has scouting, former-military, hazardous waste, transportation, construction, drilling, or landscaping experience.
 

Construction Technician Responsibilities

• Provide labor and mechanical support to remediation crew
• Installation of safety support zone equipment and signage
• Installation of erosion and sediment control materials
• Ensure safety, compliance, and quality regulations are followed
• Communicate with superintendent and lead technicians
  • Provide attentive support to crew with openness to learn new skills and technologies

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Construction, Environmental Construction / Remediation, Drilling, and or other applicable experience.
• The following years of experience:
  • Technician: 0-3+ years of construction experience or laboring with preference for specialized equipment use.
  • Foreman: 7+ years of construction site management experience and specialized equipment use.
  • Superintendent: 10+ years of construction site management experience and specialized equipment use as well as experience with Health & Safety program implementation and client-facing communication.
• Additional desired areas of experience for Construction Technician, Foreman, and Superintendent includes:
  • Safety compliance and proactive mindset
  • Successful leadership of previous project work
  • Change order and documentation management experience
  • Good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• TWIC card holder preferred.
• The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. [Summit will provide additional training, as necessary.]
  • 40 Hour HAZWOPER training.
  • Competent Person Safety Training
  • 8-Hour Supervisory Training
  • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
  • First Aid and CPR

Heavy equipment operation experience is preferred for Foreman and Superintendent positions. Operators, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Senior Heavy Equipment Operator candidates should also inquire with the hiring team.
 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role may require lifting up to 50 pounds where mechanical means are not available, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary, with controlled interaction with heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is provided. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.