Construction Materials Field Technician

ECS Ltd•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

About The Position

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician for its Mount Laurel team. No prior experience is required; the technician receives paid training and works under the guidance of experienced professionals. The role involves observing, testing, and sampling construction materials at project sites and performing routine field or laboratory tests in accordance with project requirements and industry standards. The technician documents findings, communicates with contractors and colleagues, and supports project calculations and administrative work as requested. ECS supports career development through professional skills training and encourages participation in internal and external training and certification opportunities. The posting states that certification fees are paid and lists programs and organizations such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, State DOTs, and WACEL, as appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
Valid driver's license and insurance.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow local and state laws, road and driving regulations, and company policies.
Willingness to develop an understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
Willingness to develop knowledge of 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.
No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

Observe, test, and sample soils, aggregates, and concrete at construction materials testing project sites.
Carry out project tasks under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete using appropriate methodologies and equipment, following industry standards and compliance requirements.
Perform calculations and data reduction based on samples, 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 about changing site conditions and additional requested testing.
Attend project meetings as requested.
Help organize field equipment and notify a 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.