Construction Material Testing Technician-Houston, TX
About The Position
CERTERRA is seeking a motivated entry-level Construction Material Testing Technician in Houston, Texas. The role offers hands-on training, mentoring, and opportunities to earn industry certifications while learning construction quality, testing, inspection, and field services. Previous construction materials testing or inspection experience is not required. The technician will work alongside experienced technicians, inspectors, engineers, geologists, and other technical professionals on varied projects. As experience grows, the employee may take on greater responsibility and pursue technical specialties or career paths including construction materials testing, special inspection, laboratory testing, geotechnical services, building science and building envelope, field investigations, instrumentation and monitoring, and project management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel within the region (80%).
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work safely around active construction operations and equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials associated with field testing.
- Basic computer and mobile-device skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English and work effectively with others.
- Dependable, professional, and willing to learn.
- Ability to pass extensive background, drug-screen, and identity-verification requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Related education, construction experience, technical skills, or industry experience may support increased responsibility and career growth.
- Background in construction trades or hands-on construction.
- Construction inspection or materials testing experience.
- Two- or four-year degree, coursework, or technical program in construction management, civil engineering, engineering technology, geology, environmental science, physical sciences, or a related field.
- Laboratory or field-testing experience.
- Surveying, utilities, earthwork, concrete, asphalt, or other civil construction experience.
- Military experience involving construction, engineering, technical, or field operations.
- Technical or hands-on experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, or the ability to work safely in the field.
- Certifications may be pursued after hiring, including ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I, Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Certification, WAQTC or similar transportation-related certifications, NICET certifications, ICC Special Inspector certifications, and other technical certifications related to construction testing, inspection, geotechnical services, or building science.
Responsibilities
- Perform and assist with field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials.
- Learn construction materials testing procedures and industry standards.
- Support earthwork observation and soil compaction testing.
- Perform concrete sampling and field testing.
- Assist with geotechnical field investigations, test pits, and drilling activities.
- Support construction observation and quality assurance activities.
- Perform laboratory testing of construction materials.
- Collect and document field data.
- Learn to safely operate specialized testing and monitoring equipment.
- Prepare clear and accurate daily reports.
- Communicate with project managers, contractors, clients, and other team members.
- Maintain safe work practices on active construction sites.
- Participate in continuing education, certification programs, and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
