CMT Field Testing Technician

Universal Engineering Sciences•San Antonio, FL

About The Position

UES is hiring a CMT Field Technician to support engineering, construction, and environmental projects by performing job-site inspections, materials testing, and sampling to help ensure quality and safety. This hands-on role is suited to someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working outdoors. 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. Work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments, and travel may be scheduled or on short notice. The role involves exposure to precipitation, extreme cold or heat, dust, and noise. The position also requires physical activities including lifting, carrying, standing, walking, driving, and repetitive movement.

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, technical specifications, and construction documents.
Ability to perform general civil engineering calculations.
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 lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors, and travel between job sites.
Ability to 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 groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to travel extensively, approximately up to 70% of the time, including on short notice.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, long-distance driving, and repetitive 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 according to project specifications and applicable standards, such as ASTM and AASHTO.
Collect samples for laboratory testing and deliver them to the laboratory while following chain-of-custody protocols.
Prepare clear, 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.
Follow 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.