Construction Materials Field Technician

Professional Engineering Consultants•Topeka, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Materials Field Technician (CMT) will be responsible for conducting on-site testing of concrete, soil, and other construction materials utilizing a company-provided vehicle to travel to various job sites within the area. Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials, including soils, aggregates, and concrete on construction materials testing project sites. Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers. Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance. Performs a variety project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures. Operates testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting. Works utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams. Makes detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results. Maintains detailed documentation and data from test results. Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results. Communicates effectively with client and project teams. Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection; May assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested. Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers. Communicate changing site conditions and additional requested testing to supervisor; Attend project meetings as requested. Assist with organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed. Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors
Ability to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodations
Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports
Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
High School Diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Nice To Haves

Minimum five (5) years’ experience of field construction materials testing and/or inspection experience is preferred
Construction and/or engineering experience
Willing to obtain knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
Nuclear Density Guage Certification required
ACI Field Concrete Technician Grade I Certification required

Responsibilities

Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials, including soils, aggregates, and concrete on construction materials testing project sites
Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance.
Performs a variety project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
Operates testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting.
Works utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams.
Makes detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results.
Maintains detailed documentation and data from test results.
Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results.
Communicates effectively with client and project teams.
Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection; May assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested.
Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers
Communicate changing site conditions and additional requested testing to supervisor; Attend project meetings as requested
Assist with organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.