Entry Level Construction Materials Testing Technician

Kleinfelder Inc•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in Texas, is looking for an Entry Level Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our Austin, TX office. In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers: Competitive Wages Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO) Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.) Employee referral bonuses Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry. If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity where you can develop your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on legacy projects; then we want to talk to you! We're looking for inspection and testing professionals to join us in providing high-level inspection and testing services to our diverse client base on projects throughout Texas. This position offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile projects, and be part of an industry leading company. What You'll DoAs a Construction Materials Field Technician, your exposure to a wide variety of responsibilities may include but not be limited to: Routine quality control test procedures including concrete and nuclear moisture / density testing Becoming familiar with reading and understanding applicable construction plans and specifications Preparation and submission of daily reports Interact with clients, contractors, and other design professionals Attendance at job site related meetings Performance of testing in our soils and construction materials testing laboratories Opportunity for continuing education and role-specific certification Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. Progress with an Employer that Values You Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

Requirements

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Authorization to work in the United States
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass drug test.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintain composure, and work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity
Able to use a company provided laptop or iPad and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
This position requires the ability to: Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).
Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.
While much of the work is local to the Austin-Metro Area, some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Construction-related training or technical training.
Valid ICC Certifications in Reinforced Concrete and Soils.
Valid OSHA-10 Certification.

Responsibilities

Routine quality control test procedures including concrete and nuclear moisture / density testing
Becoming familiar with reading and understanding applicable construction plans and specifications
Preparation and submission of daily reports
Interact with clients, contractors, and other design professionals
Attendance at job site related meetings
Performance of testing in our soils and construction materials testing laboratories
Opportunity for continuing education and role-specific certification
Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.