Construction Materials Testing Technician I

Kleinfelder•Houston, TX

18h

About The Position

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in Texas, is looking for a Construction Materials and Testing Technician I to join our Houston, TX office. In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers: Competitive Wages Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO) Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.) Employee referral bonuses Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry. If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity where you can develope your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on legacy projects; then we want to talk to you! We're looking for inspection and testing professionals to join us in providing high-level inspection and testing services to our diverse client base on projects throughout Texas. This position offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile projects, and be part of an industry leading company. To be considered for the role of Technician I the following certifications or experience (or able to obtain within first 3 months) : 0-2 years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1 Valid driver's license and clean driving record Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). High school diploma or equivalent. A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity. Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing. Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records. Attention to detail, quality, and safety. Authorization to work in the United States. This position requires the ability to: Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.). Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.). Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces. Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.

Requirements

0-2 years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience
Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
High school diploma or equivalent.
A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records.
Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).
Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.

Nice To Haves

Texas DOT testing/inspection certifications
ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Reinforced Concrete, Pre-stressed Concrete, Soil, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting)
Experience and/or Certification in Post-Tension Concrete

Responsibilities

Perform Field Observations and Materials Sampling/Testing during Construction of Buildings, Bridges and Roadways.
Perform testing on construction materials including, Soils, Reinforcing Steel, Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Fireproofing, Metal Decking, Roofing and Paving.
Write Daily Field Reports documenting work performed by the various contractors and indicating compliance/non-compliance with contract documents.
Cast Field Samples of Concrete, Masonry, Grout, etc. for strength verification.
Provide Daily Phone Calls to Department Manager to inform of Daily progress of the project.
Transport construction material samples and deliver to laboratory, deliver equipment to site technicians.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
HSA & FSA
401K
paid holidays
paid time off (PTO)
Employee referral bonuses
Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry