GROUND TECHNICIAN - FIELD OPERATIONS - Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

Location: New Orleans / Harvey, LA

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience and performance)

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Ground Technician Coordinator to help manage and support field crews on drainage, grading, and site improvement projects. This position serves as the key connection between project management and field personnel to ensure projects are properly organized, supplied, marked, and completed according to project specifications.

After project plans are developed, the Ground Technician Coordinator is responsible for helping bring those plans to life. Duties include purchasing and delivering materials, preparing job site layouts, coordinating logistics, monitoring quality, documenting progress, and ensuring field crews have everything needed to complete projects successfully.

This is a hands-on leadership position that combines project coordination with physical field work. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as the primary communication link between project management and field crews

Review drainage, grading, and installation plans prior to project start

Purchase, organize, transport, and deliver materials and supplies to job sites

Coordinate project logistics and material deliveries

Operate company vehicles and tow dump trailers

Haul and dispose of soil, debris, rock, vegetation, and construction waste

Prepare project layouts and site markings before installation begins

Mark drainage routes, grading areas, elevations, and installation locations

Assist crew leaders with stake placement and project layout

Ensure crews understand project plans, specifications, and requirements

Conduct quality control inspections throughout project completion

Verify work meets project specifications and quality standards

Take measurements, photos, notes, and maintain project documentation

Monitor job site safety, organization, efficiency, and material usage

Assist with drainage, grading, excavation, and installation work as needed

Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to management

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds on a regular basis

Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, mud, and cold weather

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor throughout the workday

Comfortable driving trucks and towing trailers

Willingness to travel between multiple job sites as needed

Qualifications

Strong leadership and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic

Ability to manage people, materials, and project logistics efficiently

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Ability to read and follow project plans and layouts

Experience towing trailers preferred

Experience in drainage, grading, landscaping, construction, excavation, or project coordination preferred

Experience supervising or leading crews preferred

Experience with quality control inspections and project documentation preferred

Advancement Opportunities

This position offers long-term growth potential for motivated individuals. Successful employees may have opportunities to advance into roles such as:

Senior Ground Technician Coordinator

Operations Coordinator

Project Manager

Operations Manager

Other Leadership Positions

Why Apply?

Our client specializes in drainage, grading, stormwater management, and site improvement projects that help protect property and improve outdoor spaces. They are seeking dependable team members who take pride in their work, value accountability, and are committed to delivering high-quality results.

Applicants must be willing to work outdoors, perform physical labor, and travel to various job sites throughout the Greater New Orleans area.