FWD Operator
Mission/ Position Description Summary
The mission of a FWD Operator for HVJSCTx Pavement/Civil Department, a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to support the project manager or other staff as directed to assure client satisfaction following the applicable standards, specifications and company guidelines. HVJ is also proud to assist with additional training for certifications.
Work Description
- Part-time work, expect 20-24 hrs / week on average.
- Travel within Texas will be required for most projects. Occasional travel outside of Texas is required. All travel will involve driving and towing the equipment to the project location.
- Under the direction of the FWD Manager, the FWD operator will coordinate all field work requiring pavement testing. The FWD operator will be responsible for coordinating with traffic control providers and/or clients.
- On-site, the FWD operator will be responsible for managing the traffic control provider and directing them as necessary as well as performing the FWD testing required and documenting the results for use by the pavement design engineers in the office.
- In-office, the FWD operator will be responsible for record keeping regarding project work performed as well as maintenance & repairs on the FWD system.
- Between projects, the FWD operator will be responsible for maintenance, repairs, and upkeep on the FWD system as well as other related equipment.
Required Skills
- Able to safely operate a ¾ ton pickup truck
- Proficient at towing and working with trailers, especially being able to back a trailer into tight spots with confidence
- Clean Driving record
- Ability to perform maintenance and minor repairs on equipment such as small gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, and 12VDC electrical systems troubleshooting
- Ability to document activities using standard office tools such as Word and Excel
- Ability to travel 2-3 days a week when the project requires
- Ability to work overnight hours when the project requires
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Falling Weight Deflectometer operation
- Familiarity with various forms of pavement evaluations such as PCI surveys and visual condition surveys
- Experience with various forms of temporary traffic control on active roadways
- Familiarity and/or experience with GIS software