Job Information
Aerotek Field Technician in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Field Technician
Job Description
The Field Technician installs precast concrete wall systems at new construction sites, working with a crew to prepare materials, set walls, seal joints, and ensure a clean and safe work area. This role starts each day at the shop, involves travel with the crew to various job sites, and requires hands-on work in an outdoor construction environment.
Responsibilities
Arrive at the shop each morning at approximately 5:30 a.m. to meet with the crew and prepare for the workday.
Assist with loading and organizing all tools, materials, and equipment needed for daily installation work.
Travel with the crew and foreman from the shop to assigned job sites, with travel time compensated.
Help prepare the installation area by moving, shoveling, and leveling materials as needed.
Support the placement and setting of precast concrete walls according to project specifications.
Use a caulk gun to seal wall joints and corners to ensure proper weatherproofing and structural integrity.
Tighten bolts and hardware using wrenches and other hand tools to secure wall panels in place.
Check walls for correct level and plumb, making adjustments as directed to meet quality standards.
Assist with general site cleanup, including removing debris and trash to maintain a safe and organized work area.
Follow all safety procedures and use tools and equipment properly to reduce risk of injury.
Collaborate with the foreman and crew members to complete installations efficiently and on schedule.
Essential Skills
Ability to perform general labor tasks in a construction, concrete, or landscaping environment.
Capability to lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds frequently throughout the workday.
Comfort with constant standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, and twisting while on the job.
Proficiency in reading and using a tape measure accurately and consistently.
Experience using basic hand tools such as wrenches, caulk guns, and related equipment.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions on new construction sites.
Reliability to arrive early and work full shifts as part of a field installation crew.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in construction, concrete work, general labor, or landscaping.
Familiarity with new construction environments and job site safety practices.
Ability to follow directions from a foreman and work effectively as part of a crew.
Strong work ethic and readiness to take on physically demanding tasks.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that values hard work and rewards it with solid benefits and growth potential. The company offers paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as incentive pay opportunities. You benefit from paid travel time to job sites and the chance to build hands-on skills in the construction industry while working with a supportive crew.
Work Environment
This role is based in a field installation crew that works on new construction builds. You start each day at the shop early in the morning to prepare and then travel with the foreman and crew to outdoor job sites. The work takes place in an open-air environment that can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, with exposure to typical construction site conditions. You regularly use hand tools such as wrenches, caulk guns, and tape measures, and spend most of the day on your feet performing physical tasks such as lifting, shoveling, bending, and climbing.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ephrata, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ephrata,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.