Construction Materials Testing Technician I

Kleinfelder•Charlotte, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for a Construction Materials and Testing Technician I to join their Charlotte, NC office. This role offers the opportunity to work on large and interesting projects in the area, contributing to the development and maintenance of America's infrastructure. The company emphasizes a people-first culture, technical excellence, and professional growth. This position provides a dynamic work environment with the chance to work on high-profile projects as part of an industry-leading company.

Requirements

1+ 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.
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.).
Ability to operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
Ability to maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
Ability to work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.

Nice To Haves

NCDOT testing/inspection certifications
ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Reinforced Concrete, Pre-stressed Concrete, Soil, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting)
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - American Welding Society (AWS)

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.
Pick-up construction material samples and deliver to laboratory, deliver equipment to site technicians.