Construction Material Testing Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials to verify compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Properly collect, label, and transport samples from job sites to laboratories for further testing and analysis.
• Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures.
• Complete detailed reports, logs, and documentation of test results, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to project managers and stakeholders.
• Ensure all testing equipment is properly maintained and functioning correctly, following company and manufacturer guidelines.
• Accurately document test results, observations, and site conditions, preparing and submitting timely and detailed reports, logs, and presentations in accordance with company standards.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, field supervisors, contractors, and project managers, providing real-time updates on job status, site conditions, and any issues encountered.
• Adhere to project timelines and schedules, reporting to job sites on time and completing assignments within established deadlines.
• Adapt to changing project requirements, schedules, and weather conditions, maintaining flexibility to support business needs.
• Participate in ongoing training and certification programs, as required, to maintain technical proficiency and industry compliance.
• Follow strict safety protocols and OSHA regulations to maintain a safe work environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to company and client safety guidelines.
• Operate and maintain an assigned company vehicle, including scheduling routine maintenance and ensuring general cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project goals and company initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or coursework in construction, engineering, geology, or a related field is a plus.
• 0-3 years of experience in a field-based, outdoor, or physically demanding role preferred (construction, materials testing, geotechnical, or related industry experience is a plus).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to operate company-assigned vehicles safely.
• Industry certifications as applicable, such as ACI Level 1 Concrete Testing, or ability to obtain within a specified time period.
• Commitment to workplace safety, following OSHA standards and company safety policies, including the proper use of PPE.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to drilling, safety, and project requirements.
• Efficient time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate sample collection, testing procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality results.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including early mornings, weekends, overtime, and potential overnight travel as project demands require.

Travel Requirements

• This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time.
• Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice.
• Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions.
• Sites may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles.
• Moderate to loud noise levels common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 50 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to focus), smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).