Construction Technician (Entry-Level)

ECS Ltd • Mckinney, TX

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About The Position

ECS Limited is hiring an entry-level Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician for its McKinney team. No prior experience is necessary; paid training is provided, and certification fees are paid. The technician will work under experienced professionals and learn to safely perform field and laboratory observations, inspections, sampling, and testing of construction materials. The role includes documenting findings according to accepted engineering practices and communicating with contractors, technicians, and project managers. As experience grows, ECS supports professional skills development and participation in training and certification programs.

Requirements

• No experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Willingness to learn CMT principles and applications and ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
• OSHA 10 certification may be required.
• Strong speaking, reading, and writing communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors.
• US Military rank E-4 qualifies if the education and license requirements are also met.

Responsibilities

• Observe, test, and sample soils, aggregates, and concrete at construction materials testing project sites, following project requirements and guidance from senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests on soils, aggregates, and concrete using appropriate methodologies and equipment, following industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Perform calculations and reduce data based on sampling, test results, and inspections; assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested.
• Communicate daily with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers; report changing site conditions and additional testing requests to a supervisor.
• Attend project meetings as requested.
• Help organize field equipment and notify a supervisor about broken or missing equipment.
• Receive training in ECS methods for project observations, inspections, and testing, and document findings precisely in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
• Develop professional skills and participate in internal and external training and certification opportunities as experience grows.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Certification fees paid.
• Support for professional skills development and participation in internal and external training and certification opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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