Field Construction Specialist (SkillBridge)

This role is part of Zipline's SkillBridge program, an internship for transitioning U.S. military service members. The Field Construction Specialist is responsible for preparing customer sites for the installation of Zipline's ground systems, including site verification, ground preparation, and installation of structural base components. The role involves hands-on construction work, operating independently in the field, and ensuring installations are built to specification.

Responsibilities

• Review site plans and locate installation points in the field
• Verify placement through:
• Measurement
• Survey interpretation
• Cross-checking against plans and constraints
• Prepare sites for installation, including:
• Excavation and grading
• Base preparation (sand, pavers, or concrete)
• Leveling and compaction
• Install and level steel base plates (~700 lbs) to specification
• Anchor plates using appropriate hardware and methods
• Install anchor rods and safety fixtures following installation
• Execute different installation methods depending on site conditions:
• Soil excavation and paver systems
• Concrete slab pours (including rebar placement)
• Modifications to existing concrete or asphalt
• Ensure all work is:
• Level
• Aligned to spec
• Safe and secure
• Set up temporary safety measures (cones, barriers, fixtures)
• Identify and resolve issues in the field, including:
• Site discrepancies
• Ground condition challenges
• Minor design or fitment issues
• Communicate progress, issues, and completion status to internal teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in **construction or site work
• Strong background in one or more of:
• Concrete work (forming, pouring, finishing)
• Masonry or paving
• Carpentry or general site construction
• Experience reading and executing against:
• Site plans
• Layout drawings
• Ability to perform precise measurement, leveling, and alignment
• Comfortable operating independently in the field with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to solve problems on-site as they arise
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work
• Willingness to perform physically demanding work, including lifting and positioning heavy components
• High reliability and accountability — trusted to represent Zipline on customer sites