Construction Materials Field Technician

ECS Ltd•Cranberry Township, PA

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About The Position

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician for its Pittsburgh team. No prior experience is required; paid training is provided, and certification fees are paid. The technician works under the guidance of experienced professionals to safely perform field and laboratory tasks related to construction materials testing. The role includes observing, testing, and sampling soils, aggregates, and concrete at construction project sites; carrying out routine tests using industry methods and equipment; recording and reducing data; and communicating with contractors, technicians, supervisors, and project managers. Training and development opportunities include internal and external programs and certifications relevant to the work.

Requirements

No experience required.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift at least 85 pounds.
Valid driver's license and insurance.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with 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 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.
OSHA 10 certification may be required.
E-4 US Military rank qualifies if the candidate also meets the listed education and license requirements.

Nice To Haves

No prior experience is needed; paid training is provided.
Participation in certification opportunities such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, State DOT programs, and WACEL, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of soils, aggregates, and concrete at construction materials testing project sites.
Perform tasks according to 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 testing methodologies and 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 the supervisor about changing site conditions and additional requested testing.
Attend project meetings as requested.
Help organize field equipment and notify the 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 participate in internal and external training and certification opportunities.