Construction Materials Technician I

Kleinfelder Inc • Taylorsville, UT

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About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician I for its Salt Lake City, Utah office. The position performs construction observation and materials testing on project sites to verify compliance with construction plans and specifications, and may also assist with laboratory materials testing. The role requires travel to different project sites, potentially for assignments lasting six months to one year. The posting also describes responsibilities involving training technicians, helping grow the Houston office, and leading junior technicians on long-term projects.

Requirements

• No construction materials testing or inspection experience is required.
• Ability to obtain ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician—Grade 1 certification within six months of employment.
• Ability to obtain Radiation Safety training certification for operating a nuclear density gauge within six months of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to use a company-provided laptop or tablet and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• ICC Special Inspector Certifications, including Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Structural Masonry, Spray Applied Fireproofing, Structural Steel and Bolting, or Structural Welding.
• Soils certification, such as ACI aggregate soils, NICET Soils, or ICC Soils certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation and materials testing to verify conformance with construction plans and specifications.
• Follow proper procedures and complete work in a timely manner.
• Prepare daily field observation reports and materials testing data sheets.
• Perform accurate computations.
• Maintain cordial relationships with coworkers, clients, contractors, and others.
• Help with laboratory testing of materials.
• Train technicians and help grow the Houston office.
• Lead other junior technicians on long-term projects.
• Travel to different project sites, potentially for durations of six months to one year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Certification training and professional development assistance.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Continuing education reimbursements and assistance with training and certification expenses.
• Internal mentoring program.

What This Job Offers

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