Construction Materials Field Technician

ECS Ltd•College Park, GA

About The Position

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician for its College Park team. No prior experience is required; paid training is provided, and certification fees are covered. The technician works under the guidance of experienced professionals to perform construction materials observations, testing, and sampling safely and in accordance with project requirements and industry standards. The role includes field and laboratory work involving soils, aggregates, and concrete, along with data calculations, communication with project stakeholders, and equipment organization. ECS supports continued skill development through internal and external training and certification opportunities.

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 develop knowledge of CMT principles and applications, ASTM laboratory standards, and pursue certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
Strong speaking, reading, and writing communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors.
OSHA 10 certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

No experience is required; paid training and certification fees are provided.
Participation in training and certification opportunities such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, State DOTs, and WACEL, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of soils, aggregates, and concrete at construction materials testing project sites.
Perform assigned tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests using applicable methodologies and testing equipment, following 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.
Report changing site conditions and additional requested testing to the supervisor.
Attend project meetings as requested.
Help organize field equipment and notify the supervisor about broken or missing equipment.
Receive training in ECS methods for project observations, inspections, and testing.
Document findings precisely in accordance with accepted engineering practices.