Construction Materials Testing Technician I

Building & Earth Sciences•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Materials Testing Technician I provides testing observations on assigned field projects according to applicable specifications for independent testing laboratories. The role covers sample preparation, collection and testing, field observations, and documentation of construction activities involving soil, concrete, grout, mortar, and asphalt. The technician must clearly identify, verbally communicate, and document test results and activities, and perform tests and inspections with some supervision. The position is generally full-time, with a normal schedule of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work hours are regularly adjusted to meet client construction schedules and may include night work, weekend rotations, and early mornings. The schedule can change from day to day, so the employee must accommodate flexible hours and have reliable transportation to and from the branch office at any hour if needed. Daily travel to construction sites, generally within 100 miles of the home office, is expected. Short-term out-of-town work, generally under two weeks, is probable; occasional longer assignments may be required with advance notice. The employee must be able to move, lift, or carry objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance, climb ladders and scaffolding, and physically maneuver around construction sites and excavations. A valid driver’s license and eligibility for applicable company insurance are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience.
Current ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I certification.
Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification.
Understanding of the Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification.
Training and demonstrated competency in field One-Point Proctor testing; validation is required.
Must pass relevant tests and/or achieve valid signatures.
Ability to create and maintain accurate, confidential test records and prepare understandable reports.
Computer skills, including use of common software applications, and ability to learn company-specific software and programs.
Ability to drive a company vehicle and comply with company operating and safety guidelines.
Ability to be trained and follow directions; communicate effectively; and build and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to dress, speak, and act professionally and appropriately.
Ability to handle stressful situations, multiple priorities, and hectic schedules calmly and courteously.
Ability to work ethically, honestly, and safely.
Valid state-of-residence driver’s license and ability to be insured under applicable company policies and requirements.
Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds without assistance; climb ladders and scaffolding; and maneuver around construction sites and excavations.
Sufficient vision and hearing to understand written and verbal English communications, including in person and by telephone.
Availability for schedule changes, including night, weekend, and early-morning work, and reliable transportation to and from the branch office at all hours if needed.
Ability to travel daily to construction sites generally within 100 miles of the home office, and to accept short-term and occasional longer out-of-town assignments.

Responsibilities

Receive, understand, and execute written and verbal directions.
Review civil and structural plan specifications and identify sections applicable to the scope of work.
Perform tests, general construction inspections, and observations according to project requirements, with some supervision.
Prepare, collect, and test samples; observe field activities; and document construction work involving soil, concrete, grout, mortar, and asphalt.
Submit daily field reports documenting testing, inspections, and field observations.
Document and communicate non-conforming items to designated project supervision.
Clean, maintain, and calibrate assigned equipment according to applicable codes and standards.
Transport, operate, and care for a nuclear density gauge in accordance with the Radiation Safety Program Policy.
Understand the Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification.
Demonstrate validated competency in field One-Point Proctor testing.
Maintain accurate and confidential test records and prepare understandable reports.
Operate a company vehicle in accordance with company safety and operating guidelines.
Travel to construction sites and, when required, work out of town.