Construction Materials Technician I,II,III

Raba Kistner, Inc. • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a Construction Materials Technician I, II, or III to join its Consultants team in Houston, Texas. The technician conducts field or laboratory testing, sampling, and inspection services for construction materials and procedures. The role involves coordinating with dispatchers, supervisors, contractors, engineers, architects, and other project leads to meet project priorities and deadlines, while following safety protocols and submitting complete, accurate reports daily. The position may require protracted or irregular hours, and flexibility is necessary to meet client needs.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license in the applicable jurisdiction and meet the firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• Construction Materials Technician in Training: High school diploma or GED; no experience necessary.
• Construction Materials Technician I: At least 6 months of applicable materials testing and inspection experience and at least one industry certification.
• Construction Materials Technician II: At least 1 year of applicable materials testing and inspection experience and at least two industry certifications.
• Construction Materials Technician III: At least 3 years of applicable materials testing and inspection experience and at least three industry certifications.
• Relevant industry certification from ACI, NICET, TXDOT, ICC, PTI, or another comparable certification approved by the hiring manager.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, and reports.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write short correspondence, notes, letters, and memos.
• Safety-minded approach and willingness to put safety first in all duties.
• Ability to perform the described physical activities, including frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; regular standing, walking, climbing, balancing, and talking; continuous hand use and reaching; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 70 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to heavy equipment, hazardous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration, while following safety procedures and using appropriate protective equipment.
• Flexibility to work protracted or irregular hours as required by client needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the dispatcher or coordinator to ensure field and laboratory priorities and deadlines are met.
• Meet with contractor supervisors, engineer or architect representatives, and other project leads at project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling, and inspections of construction materials or procedures.
• Follow safety protocols for the safe use, storage, and maintenance of nuclear gauges and field equipment.
• Communicate project progress and delays to the supervisor and dispatcher.
• Submit accurate and complete testing and inspection reports daily.
• Drive company vehicles safely to job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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