Construction Materials Testing Technician I

Metro Consulting Associates • Detroit, MI

313d • $20 - $27

About The Position

Metro Consulting Associates, LLC. (MCA) is looking for a Construction Materials Testing Technician I to join our team! MCA is a multifaceted energy, land, and community development engineering and surveying firm serving public and private sector clients throughout the Midwest. The Construction Engineering Technician I is responsible for traveling to construction project sites and performing, under close supervision, a variety of quality assurance testing and inspections on construction materials such as soils, deep foundations, concrete, asphalt, and masonry to assure that the components of each structure are assembled in a manner consistent with plans and specifications.

Requirements

• One (1) or more years of relevant field experience preferred.
• Required to have satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Record check and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass federal DOT drug screening and background check.
• Must be able to communicate professionally with client representatives (supervisor, foreman, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret spec books, blueprints, maps.
• Able to work individually or as a team.
• Knowledge of construction instruments/tools.
• Ability to learn to new field technologies/ willingness to get new certifications as required.
• Ability to focus on various tasks throughout the day and change focus with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of field testing and inspection services of construction materials (soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and masonry) on roads, utilities, parking lots, and various construction projects.
• Review all data for compliance with project specifications; record and communicate any deviations from the specifications to the project supervisor and client.
• Complete daily report of observation and accurately record test results; submit results to project supervisor for review and processing.
• Assist project supervisor with deficiency resolution.
• Communicate and interact with the general public, city employees, contractors, various agencies, and non-city utilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation ranges between $20.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage and dental plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days of employment), 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, VSP, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO available based on seniority.
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching, and financial resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees