CMT Field Technician

Atlas • Louisville, KY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. Its how we are built with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. Were just built to be better. We are a great company. We are seeking a CMT Field Technician 1 to join our Louisville, KY team! Come join us! Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performs construction-related field tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Senior Engineer. Travels to various construction sites primarily throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with the potential for overnight and/or weekend as needed. Relays information to project manager and/or engineer, with limited in-field decision making. Transports equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up. Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically. Performs field quality control tests of in place concrete. Performs field density testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials. Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and assists other departments as necessary. Follows Atlas safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid drivers license.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour work day in varying weather conditions in varying terrain.
• Must be willing to travel within Kentucky and Indiana as required by assignments.
• Work toward and achieve American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level 1 certification within six months of employment.
• Excellent skills in technical writing and verbal communications.

Nice To Haves

• Continued education, college degree, and/or degree in technical fields a plus.
• Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred.
• Motivated, career-oriented individual striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry.
• Desire to obtain relevant professional registration or certifications, if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction-related field tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Senior Engineer.
• Travels to various construction sites primarily throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with the potential for overnight and/or weekend as needed.
• Relays information to project manager and/or engineer, with limited in-field decision making.
• Transports equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.
• Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically.
• Performs field quality control tests of in place concrete.
• Performs field density testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and assists other departments as necessary.
• Follows Atlas safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
• Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED