Job Title: Construction Materials Technician

Job Description

Join a leading, employee-owned, multi-disciplined Geotechnical Engineering & Testing firm as a Construction Materials Technician. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in construction, with a focus on field and laboratory testing of construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Review civil, architectural, and structural plans and specifications to prepare for field observations on construction sites.
• Document field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, ensuring conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Conduct field testing of concrete and soil to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Perform laboratory testing of concrete and soil samples.
• Communicate field and laboratory testing results with Construction Services, Geotechnical Project Management staff, general contractors, and clients.
• Calibrate field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience working in the field (outdoors) in construction, farming, environmental, or similar industries.
• Entry-level construction or civil knowledge, preferably with a degree in construction, civil engineering, geology, or environmental studies, or relevant online courses.
• Experience in construction inspection or CMT.
• ACI certification and concrete inspection skills.
• Proficiency with a nuclear density gauge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CMT experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO standards is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both reading and writing, are required.
• Proficiency in math and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
• Ability to routinely lift 20 to 40 lbs (field/lab samples and equipment).
• Willingness to work outdoors.
• Preferred active certificates: Field Testing Grade1, Strength Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing.
• If no ACI Certification, concrete testing experience is required.

Work Environment

The majority of work will be conducted in the field on construction sites, with occasional work in an office laboratory. The environment is often dirty and typical of construction settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, Indiana.