Construction Material Testing Technician II/III

SCI ENGINEERING INC•O'Fallon, IL

8d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

SCI Engineering, Inc. is a professional consulting and engineering firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction. We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources and Construction Material Testing. SCI is looking for friendly individuals to join our team and help us grow. Construction Material Testing Technicians are involved in testing and inspections of various construction materials on construction sites and in our materials laboratory. This position requires professionalism and a willingness to work not only to meet expected deadlines but also as needed for excellent customer service. Why Join SCI? Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative. Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of SCI’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into our culture. Specific starting duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. SCI promotes from within whenever possible and advancement opportunities are available. Don’t take our word for it – an independent survey revealed that 88% of our St. Louis CMT Technicians feel they have opportunities to learn and grow and 88% feel appreciated for their work. One technician described why they love their job: ‘There is almost always something new to see or learn and going out to different job sites to see what projects are taking place in the area is always fun.’ We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace (topworkplaces.com/company/sci-engineering/). Our employees enjoy a casual dress code, including jeans every day, and benefit from a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance. Our Good Cause Charity Program empowers employees to donate to the charity of the month, with SCI matching contributions. Join SCI and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today!

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Must be able to get to the office and job sites on a daily basis.
Valid driver's license and current driver's insurance.
Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Must enjoy working outside.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Requires a basic logical understanding of smartphones.
Requires logical approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

IDOT Certifications (Nuclear Density, Mixture Aggregate Technician, Portland Cement Concrete).
Perform various tests and inspections on construction materials.
Written and electronic reports must be completed regularly.
Verbal communication with site and office personnel is required.
For more experienced personnel, some supervision and training of less-experienced staff is likely.
Adhere to strict safety procedures and standards.