Construction Materials Testing Technician II

Building & Earth Sciences • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Building & Earth is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Level II Technician. A Level II technician will have a minimum of 1 year of CMT experience and ACI Concrete Certification + ICC Soils Special Inspector certification, or other relevant certifications. This position exists for the purpose of providing testing observation on the assigned field project according to the applicable specification for independent testing laboratories. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sample preparation, collection & testing, field observations, and documentation of construction activities on site pertaining to soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt. The position requires the incumbent to clearly identify, verbally communicate, and document test results and activities on more advanced level testing. Building & Earth offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Account, and Group Short Term Disability and Life Insurance plans. SCHEDULING NOTE: This position will require NIGHT shift work as well as some WEEKEND work days. Your daily schedule can change from day to day and you must be able to accommodate a flexible working schedule and have reliable transportation to and from the branch office at all hours of the day if needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 12 months Experience
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification
• Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification
• Understanding of Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification
• Trained & demonstrated competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field
• ICC Soils Special Inspector Certification
• Competency in reading detailed plans and specifications
• Competency in mortar and grout sampling and testing
• General knowledge of asphalt placement monitoring

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand and execute written and verbal directions
• Review specifications for civil and structural plans and identify sections applicable to the scope of work
• Perform tests, general construction inspections and observations according to project requirements with little to no supervisor
• Submit daily field reports to document testing, inspections and field observations
• Document and communicate non-conforming items to designated project supervision
• Clean, maintain and calibrate all assigned equipment according to applicable codes and standards
• Transport, operate and care for a nuclear density gauge as assigned, meeting all safety, care and maintenance guidelines as outlined in the Radiation Safety Program Policy
• Demonstrate competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field
• Competency in reading detailed plans and specifications
• Competency in mortar and grout sampling and testing
• General knowledge of asphalt placement monitoring

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED