Entry Level - Materials Testing Technician - Bangor
About The Position
S.W.COLE has an immediate opening for a full-time, Entry Level, Materials Testing Technician based at their Bangor, Maine office, working on construction projects across central, eastern, and northern Maine. No prior experience is required as the company provides training and compensation during the learning period. The role primarily involves working Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work, early mornings, late evenings, and regular overtime during the construction season. Technicians will drive to construction sites to perform field tests on materials such as concrete, soil, aggregate, asphalt, grout, mortar, and steel. While often working independently on job sites, interaction with personnel from other companies is common. The job can be physically demanding, requiring lifting and carrying material samples, walking through construction sites, and pushing a wheelbarrow. This work is conducted year-round, with a strong emphasis on safety, for which S.W.COLE provides necessary equipment, including safety-toe boots. Responsibilities also include basic math, recording observations and test results using a computer or tablet, and learning to interpret design plans and specifications. When not in the field, technicians will work in the laboratory or undergo training for certifications. The company values leadership, commitment, integrity, and quality, fostering a team environment focused on high-quality client services and mutual goal achievement. S.W.COLE offers extensive training, job experience, professional development support for industry certifications, and opportunities for advancement, including an internal leadership development program.
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Ability to lift and carry samples of various construction materials including soil and concrete
- Ability to walk through construction sites
- Ability to push a wheelbarrow
- Ability to safely conduct self and the equipment entrusted
- Ability to do basic math
- Ability to write or type observations and test results
- Ability to regularly utilize a computer or tablet
Responsibilities
- Perform field tests on materials like concrete, soil, aggregate, asphalt, grout, mortar, and steel
- Do basic math
- Write or type observations and test results
- Regularly utilize a computer or tablet
- Read and understand design plans and specifications
- Work in the laboratory (when not in the field)
- Train for more certifications
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) accrued each week (start with 3 weeks accrual per year)
- Paid short- and long-term disability
- Basic life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Profit sharing
- Voluntary life insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
- Mobile phone stipend
- Tuition reimbursement
- Safety toe shoe program
- Allowance to use at our company clothing store
- Three options for traveling between office and job sites for field-based team members: use own suitable vehicle with mileage compensation, use one of our company trucks, or join our Company Vehicle Program which includes an allotment for personal use
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
