Construction Materials Technician I

Kleinfelder • 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 role is part of the Construction Services team, which provides construction management and observation/inspection services, laboratory testing, and materials and forensic engineering. The technician performs construction observations and materials testing on various projects to verify conformance with construction plans and specifications. The position also involves assisting with laboratory materials testing, preparing field reports and testing data, and supporting other technicians. Travel to different project sites may be required for periods of up to six months to one year at a time.

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 with a good driving record.
• Ability to use a company-provided laptop or tablet computer and working knowledge of MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good work ethic and a high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel to different project sites for assignments that may last six months to one year.

Nice To Haves

• ICC Special Inspector Certifications: 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 on projects 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, and contractors.
• Assist 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 for assignments that may last 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 (PTO).
• Certification training and professional development assistance, including ICC, ACI, and AWS.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Continuing education reimbursement and support for 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