Construction Materials Testing Technician

SCI ENGINEERING INC • Selma, TX

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About The Position

SCI Engineering is a multidisciplinary firm providing services from design development through construction, including geotechnical, environmental, natural resources, cultural resources, and construction materials testing. The Technician Trainee will learn the responsibilities of the position and is expected to reach Technician I within 3–6 months of employment. Performance includes arriving on time, submitting mileage and timesheets each Friday, completing reports and DFRs daily, and maintaining satisfactory ratings on equipment, safety, and vehicle audits.

The role involves performing tests and inspections on construction materials, regularly completing written and electronic reports, and communicating verbally with site and office personnel. More experienced employees may supervise and train less-experienced staff. Employees must follow strict safety procedures and standards and enjoy working outdoors. New full-time employees may participate in the SCI Training Success Incentive Program and can earn up to a $500 bonus by obtaining specified certifications during their first nine months of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to one year of prior experience required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license and current driver’s insurance.
• Availability for overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Basic logical understanding of smartphones.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must enjoy working outside.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tests and inspections on construction materials.
• Complete written and electronic reports regularly, including daily reports and DFRs.
• Communicate verbally with site and office personnel.
• For more experienced personnel, provide some supervision and training to less-experienced staff.
• Adhere to strict safety procedures and standards.
• Arrive at work on time and submit mileage and timesheets each Friday.
• Maintain satisfactory ratings on equipment, safety, and vehicle audits.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching program
• Health insurance, including a high-deductible health plan option free for employees
• Dental insurance free for employees
• Vision insurance free for employees
• Disability insurance free for employees
• Basic term life insurance free for employees
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• SCI Training Success Incentive Program, with the opportunity for new full-time employees to earn up to a $500 bonus for obtaining specified certifications during their first nine months
• Casual dress code, including jeans every day
• Flexible work schedule
• Good Cause Charity Program, with SCI matching employee contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED