Construction Technician (Entry-Level)

Engineering Consulting Service; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Construction Materials Testing Field Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals without prior experience, as comprehensive training will be provided. You'll engage in hands-on field activities, conducting tests and sampling materials under the guidance of seasoned professionals. As you grow in your role, the company will support your career development through various training programs and certification opportunities. Join a supportive work environment where your contributions will help elevate industry standards and ensure quality in construction materials testing.

Leistungen

Paid time off

Health insurance plans

Retirement plans

College savings plans

Qualifikationen

• No prior experience required, paid training and certification fees covered.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.

Aufgaben

• Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials on construction sites.
• Perform routine field and laboratory tests for soils and concrete.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift 85 pounds

Understanding of heavy construction safety

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Testing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

What You'll Do

No experience necessary, paid training is provided, and we pay your certification fees!

Starting pay of $19 per hour upon successful completion of background check!

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician to join our Baltimore team and advance in a dynamic work environment. No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Field Activities: Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials, including soils, aggregates, and concrete on construction materials testing project sites; Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Testing Procedures: Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance.
• Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection; May assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested.
• Communication: Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers; Communicate changing site conditions and additional requested testing to supervisor; Attend project meetings as requested; Assist with organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.
• Training and Development: Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Due to military base work, a background check may be required. Any offer is contingent on submitting and passing the background check according to client requirements.
• Willing to develop understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Willing to obtain knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
• OSHA 10 certification may be required.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $19-$23/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast.

ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.