CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

                                         AT

        YANKEE ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC.

 We often look for motivated individuals to join our team! Job descriptions are listed further below. 

Contact HR@yankeeengineering.com to express your interest and we will inform you of current employment opportunities.

Yankee offers: 

  • Competitive compensation,
  • Comprehensive benefits package,
  • Excellent training,
  • A friendly work environment,
  • 85% (Individual) and 75% (Family) Coverage of Yankee’s health insurance plan,
  • Weekly HSA contributions* for employees covered by Yankee’s Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan
  • Yankee contribution of 3% of your salary into 401K Safe Harbor, whether or not the employee contributes to the 401K,
  • Paid vacation time,
  • Paid Sick Leave,
  • Nine paid holidays,
  • Funding of courses and test fees for required certification.
  • Contribution towards continuing education.

* Weekly HSA contributions, eligible after 90 days. 401k Safe Harbor of 3% salary match (eligible after 2 consecutive full quarters).

Andrea Mensen, Yankee co-owner at a career fair.
Scott Mensen, company president, joins Justin Robidoux, construction services manager/special inspector at a career fair.

Job Title: Construction Inspector

SUMMARY

The Construction Inspector is responsible for the day-to-day completion of work assignments related to field testing. Yankee Engineering is willing to invest in time, training, and certification requirements, for applicants with integrity, who possess a strong work ethic and are eager to learn.

This position at Yankee Engineering offers boundless opportunities. Our inspectors are held in high regard on the job site, as it is our responsibility and priority to keep the public safe. Earnest candidates will gain knowledge across many trade lines, which offers great opportunity for career advancement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

  • Dependable, timely, and honest
  • Observing and documenting field activities
  • Collect, test and inspect soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, asphalt
  • Ensure that all test equipment is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer’s policy and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle
  • Ensure that project requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements and company policies or procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, to coordinate with co-workers, clients, contractors
  • Ability to commute to job sites and lab (mileage reimbursement)
  • Communicate with office supervisor who will advise them of current job status and locations as necessary
  • Complete all documentation in a timely manner and return as required to office
  • Commit to abiding by company safety procedures and policies, including but not limited to; Sign in and out nuclear devices daily, proper attire to be worn (work shirt and work boots), follow all driving laws while working, report data precisely and in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Ability to read and write.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License

ACI Concrete Field Level I Certification*

Radiation Safety Certification (Troxler or APGNA)*

*Yankee will consider coordinating and funding these certifications for an excellent candidate, one which we are confident will meet the expectations outlined in Duties and Responsibility section.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Field testing: 1 year (Preferred, however we will train)

Licenses:

  • Radiation Safety Certification (Troxler or APGNA) (Required, we will provide support to obtain)
  • ACI Concrete Field Level I (Required, we will provide support to obtain)

LanguageEnglish (Required)

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Interested applicants contact:  HR@YankeeEngineering.com

Job Title:  Concrete and Soil Lab Manager

SUMMARY

The Laboratory Manager supervises engineering testing technicians involved in performing lab and field testing. In addition, the Lab Manager reviews technicians’ reports prior to being forwarded to the Senior Engineer for final review and signature.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Dependable, timely, and honest
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, to coordinate with co-workers, clients, contractors
  • Ability to complete all documentation in a timely manner
  • Commit to abiding by company safety procedures and policies

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • BS in Civil Engineering and 3 years’ experience in materials testing and inspections
  • Candidates, without a degree in Civil Engineering, with 7 years’ experience performing various asphalt, earthwork, concrete, masonry, cement, and aggregate testing, both in the field and in the laboratory will be considered.                                                                                                                                       
  • Inspection experience with batch plants and field placements.                                       
  • Strong knowledge of AASHTO, ASTM and MassDOT procedures and specifications. Must be qualified by governing authority (AASHTO, ASTM and/or MassDOT) for specific tests.                                                                                               
  • Must be a motivated individual with excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Preferred: Radiation Safety Certification (Troxler or APGNA)                                           
  • Preferred: ACI Concrete Field Level I Certification

Language:  English (Required)

Work authorizationUnited States (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Interested applicants contact:  HR@yankeeEngineering.com

Job Title:  NETTCP Certified Technician

SUMMARY

The technician will perform soils, concrete, and asphalt testing services for MassDOT projects both in the field and the lab.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Dependable, timely, and honest
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, to coordinate with co-workers, clients, contractors
  • Ability to complete all documentation in a timely manner
  • Commit to abiding by company safety procedures and policies
  • Ability to commute/relocate: Worcester, MA 01609: Reliable commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to speak English effectively with customers and employees.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma required
  • Must have at least one of the following NETTCP Certifications:
    • Paving Inspector
    • Soil & Aggregate Inspector
    • Asphalt Plant Technician
    • Concrete Technician
  • Must be a motivated individual with excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Language: English (Required)
  • Work authorization: United States (Required)

Job Type: Part-time or Full-time

Interested applicants contact: HR@yankeeEngineering.com