Construction Technician

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Change your life forever by working with a team that rewards you for your hard work by starting your career with Lumos & Associates.

• Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to gain valuable Engineering and Construction experience?
• Are you looking for an opportunity for career growth?
• Are you self-motivated and willing to learn?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we would like to talk to you!

Since 1978, Lumos & Associates has provided professional engineering, surveying, geotechnical, and construction management services to clients across northern Nevada, California, and, more recently, southwestern Idaho. At Lumos, we are committed to fostering a positive, engaging, and highly collaborative workplace where employees can thrive. We invest in nurturing talent, professional development, and creating an environment that supports employee well‑being. Our focus is on the growth of our business, guided by our five core values:
Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride.

Lumos & Associates is looking to add dynamic, dedicated, and team‑oriented people to our growing construction services division. The Construction Technician will perform a variety of construction tasks to support construction operations. The Construction Technician will produce drawings, reports, and calculations for roadway maintenance and rehabilitation projects. This position will learn a variety of construction related work tasks, develop construction related skills, and gain practical experience with opportunities to develop skills through exposure to projects from start to finish.

This is a full‑time position, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and complete work within required time frames. The position will be based out of our Reno office and is responsible for providing field support to our Reno, Carson City, and Fallon offices.

• Performs construction administration tasks, including documenting activities, measuring materials, reviewing shop drawings, testing materials, and providing project oversight.
• Communicates effectively with project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Assists with CAD drafting, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and other deliverables, including roadway and pavement maintenance designs in AutoCAD.
• Supports preparation of bid packages, contract documents, technical specifications, and permit applications.
• Completes material quantity take‑offs, cost estimates, technical reports, and permitting documents.
• Organizes project files, reports, correspondence, and applications.
• Conducts inspections, field testing, and verifies material quantities for monthly pay estimates.
• Assists with construction surveying/staking and completes daily inspection/testing reports.
• Manages multiple tasks effectively and prioritizes to meet deadlines.
• Maintains and operates company vehicle safely; reports repairs or safety concerns.
• Performs work safely and other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of construction technician experience, preferred or a blend of education, experience, and/or relevant certifications.
• Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the duties outlined above.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to travel regularly between offices with the use of a company vehicle.
• Valid driver's license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.

• Nuke Density Gauge Operator
• NAQTC – Sampling/Density
• NAQTC – R66
• ACI – Field Technician I
• OSHA – 10

• Work directly on construction projects, gaining practical skills in field inspections and materials testing.
• Opportunity to learn design, CAD drafting, and project documentation to advance…