Entry Level - Materials Testing Technician - Bangor

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.•Hermon, ME

1d•Onsite

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 throughout central, eastern, and northern Maine. No prior experience is required as the company provides training and compensation during the learning period. The role typically involves working Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work, early mornings, late evenings, and regular overtime during the construction season. The technician will primarily drive to construction sites to perform field tests on various materials such as concrete, soil, aggregate, asphalt, grout, mortar, and steel. While often working independently on job sites, the technician will interact with personnel from other companies. The work can be physically demanding, requiring lifting and carrying material samples, walking through construction sites, and pushing a wheelbarrow. This work is conducted year-round. Safety is paramount, and S.W.COLE provides necessary safety equipment, including safety-toe boots. The job requires basic math skills, documenting observations and test results, and regular use of a computer or tablet. Technicians will also learn to interpret design plans and specifications. When not in the field, duties include laboratory work and training for additional certifications. S.W.COLE emphasizes core values of leadership, commitment, integrity, and quality, fostering a team environment focused on high-quality client services and mutual goal achievement. The company offers extensive training, job experience, professional development support for industry-specific certifications, and opportunities for growth, including an internal leadership development program (Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment Visas are not sponsored.

Requirements

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 do basic math.
Ability to write or type observations and test results.
Ability to regularly utilize a computer or tablet.
Commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

Perform field tests on materials like concrete, soil, aggregate, asphalt, grout, mortar, and steel at construction sites.
Drive to construction sites.
Safely conduct yourself and the equipment entrusted to you.
Perform basic math calculations.
Write or type observations and test results.
Regularly utilize a computer or tablet.
Learn to 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) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week (start with 3 weeks accrual per year)
Paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance
401k with employer match and profit sharing
Voluntary life insurance
Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
Mobile phone stipend
Tuition reimbursement
Safety toe shoe program and an allowance to use at our company clothing store
Three options for traveling between our office and job sites for field-based team members: Use your own suitable vehicle and we compensate you for your mileage; Use one of our company trucks; Join our Company Vehicle Program, which includes an allotment for personal use.