CMT Field Technician - Wichita Falls

Universal Engineering Sciences•Wichita Falls, TX

28d•Onsite

About The Position

UES is hiring a CMT Field Technician to support engineering and construction projects on its Wichita Falls team. This hands-on role performs inspections, materials testing, and sampling to help ensure quality and safety at job sites. The position is suited to someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and enjoys outdoor work. UES offers training, growth opportunities, and a path for career advancement. The position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, to job sites, field locations, or regional offices. Travel may be scheduled or on short notice, and work may take place outdoors or in operational environments. The role involves exposure to varied weather, dust, and noise, and requires compliance with company safety protocols and use of PPE.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of relevant field experience in construction materials testing or a related discipline.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, documents, and technical specifications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to travel between job sites and work outdoors.
Ability to perform general civil engineering calculations and accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures.
Knowledge of construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, and soil classifications.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to lift and move materials and equipment, including items weighing up to 60 lbs frequently and occasionally more than 100 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, drive long distances, and perform repetitive physical activities such as bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or relevant technical training.

Responsibilities

Perform field testing on construction materials, including soil compaction, concrete slump, air content, temperature, and cylinder sampling.
Conduct density testing using nuclear gauges or sand cone methods.
Observe and document field activities in accordance with project specifications and applicable standards, such as ASTM and AASHTO.
Collect samples for laboratory testing and deliver them to the laboratory following proper chain-of-custody protocols.
Prepare clear and concise daily field reports and submit documentation promptly.
Communicate field findings and potential issues to project managers, engineers, and contractors.
Ensure equipment is calibrated, maintained, and used properly in accordance with quality control standards.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment on-site and in the lab.
Maintain and inspect vehicles and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.