Construction Materials Field Technician

ECS Ltd • Princeton, TX

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About The Position

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician for its Princeton team. No prior experience is required; paid training is provided, along with payment of certification fees. The technician works under the guidance of experienced professionals to perform field and laboratory observations, testing, and sampling of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, and concrete. The role includes documenting findings in accordance with accepted engineering practices and following applicable industry standards and safety procedures.

ECS supports professional development through skills training and opportunities to pursue internal and external training and certifications, which may include OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, State DOTs, and WACEL, as appropriate.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Willingness to learn CMT principles and applications and ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
• Strong speaking, reading, and writing communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of soils, aggregates, and concrete at construction materials testing project sites.
• Perform project tasks under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests using various methodologies and testing equipment in accordance with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections.
• Assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested.
• Communicate daily with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers.
• Inform a supervisor of changing site conditions and additional requested testing.
• Attend project meetings as requested.
• Help organize field equipment and notify a supervisor of broken or missing equipment.
• Receive training in ECS methods for project observations, inspections, and testing.
• Document findings precisely in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
• Develop professional skills and pursue relevant training and certification opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Certification fees paid by ECS.
• Support for professional skills development.
• Access to internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED