Construction Materials Field Technician

ECS Ltd • Allentown, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician for its Allentown, Pennsylvania 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 perform construction materials testing tasks safely and in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.

The position includes field and/or laboratory work involving soil, aggregate, and concrete observation, sampling, and testing; recording findings and reducing test data; communicating with contractors and colleagues; and maintaining field equipment. As experience grows, ECS supports professional skill development and participation in internal and external training and certification opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift at least 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.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 certification may be required.
• Participation in training and certification opportunities such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, State DOTs, and WACEL, as appropriate.
• Relevant U.S. military rank of E-4, provided the education and license requirements are also met.

Responsibilities

• Observe, test, and sample soils, aggregates, and concrete at construction materials testing project sites.
• Complete assigned tasks according to project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests using applicable methodologies, equipment, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections.
• Assist with calculations, drafting, and administrative duties as requested.
• Communicate daily with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers.
• Notify a supervisor of changing site conditions and additional requested testing.
• Attend project meetings as requested.
• 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.
• Develop professional skills and participate in training and certification opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Certification fees paid by ECS.
• Support for professional skill development and access to internal and external training and certification opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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