Construction Materials Technician II, III

Raba Kistner Inc. • Gonzales, LA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Raba Kistner is seeking an enthusiastic Construction Materials Technician II, III to join our team in the Gonzales, LA area. The Construction Materials Technician II is responsible for conducting field or laboratory testing, sampling, and/or inspection services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certification or must have at least one year of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and posses one or more certifications, such as ACI Field, ACI Concrete Strength, ACI Aggregates, TxDOT SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201, SB202, 1A or 1B, or other relevant certifications.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.
• Laboratory Technician II: At least 1 year of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and possess at least 3 or more industry certifications.
• Laboratory Technician III: At least 3 years of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and possess 5 or more industry certifications.
• Possess Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to utilize nuclear gauges, Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) from the Texas State Highway and Transportation Department, or ability to complete within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc.
• Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to write short correspondences, notes, letters and memos.
• Must be safety minded and willing to put safety first in performing all duties.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with dispatcher/coordinator to ensure priorities and deadlines are met in both the field and laboratory.
• Meet with supervisors of contractors, engineer/architect representatives and/or other project leads on project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling or inspection of construction materials or construction procedures.
• Following safety protocols, ensure safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all nuclear gages and field equipment.
• Communicate project progress and delays to supervisor and dispatcher.
• Submit accurate and complete testing/inspection reports on a daily basis.
• Drive company vehicles to job sites in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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