The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at our Kirtland Air Force Base, Applied Moriarty Range (AMR), and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will be supporting fabrication of structures and test articles, which includes welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations and surveying.

The candidate should have a background in general construction and knowledge of best practices for various site projects.

Other duties to include general test support site set up, clean up, and various related duties, as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Critical thinking and the ability to employ best solution practices.
• Problem solving and effective communication.
• Equipment inventory
• Operation of heavy equipment
• Metal fabrication
• Welding
• Carpentry
• Concrete placing and finishing

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to understand directions, design drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; US citizenship is required.
• 25% Traveling

Desired Skills:

• 50T Crane operation (ability to obtain certification)

• Survey experience
• OSHA training
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certified (ability to obtain certification)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull equipment up to 50.
• Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.

• Able to wear a respirator-Fit test for Air Purifier, Half – face and Full-face respirator.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)