CMT Field & Lab Technician

Jobtailor; Kemmerer (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Field Quality Control Technician to perform testing on concrete, soils, and asphalt across multiple sites in Wyoming. The role involves managing lab testing, ensuring compliance with QC plans and industry standards, and communicating findings to engineers and project managers.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, be willing to travel, and possess or pursue relevant certifications (ACI, OSHA). Physical capacity to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel to reporting office and nearby areas.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Experience in construction-related field is a plus.
• Ability to obtain industry certifications (ACI, OSHA 10, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform field quality control tests on concrete, soils, and asphalt.
• Perform field density testing on soil, asphalt, and other materials.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications for lab and construction materials testing.
• Manage lab testing of concrete, soils, and other CMT materials.
• Enter daily field observation and summary reports electronically.
• Travel to construction sites as required.
• Relay information to project manager/engineer.
• Support other departments as necessary.

Skills

Field Quality Control Testing

Independent Work

Communication

Data Entry & Reporting

Reading Plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Testing Equipment

Equipment Calibration

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Performs field quality control tests of concrete, masonry, and other construction materials.
• Performs field density testing on soil, asphalt, and other construction materials.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications for the lab as well as construction materials testing and inspection in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Manage and conduct lab testing of concrete, soils, and other CMT materials.
• Daily commutable travels to various construction sites, with the occasional overnight and/or weekend work when required.
• Relays information to project manager and/or engineer, with limited in-field decision making.
• Transports equipment, test specimens, and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.
• Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and supports other departments as necessary.
• Follows Atlas safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Ability to follow Atlas' QC plan and SOP's.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Motivated, career-oriented individual striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry.
• Must be willing to travel near the reporting office and surrounding areas as required by assignments.
• Works well independently.
• Experience within a construction related field is a plus.
• Ability to work toward and achieve industry required certifications. e.g., APNGA Nuclear Certification, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1, OSHA 10-hour Construction, etc.
• Preference for relevant work experience, a technical or associate's degree, but not required.
• Preferred experience in testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Test methods, and American Standard Testing Materials (ASTM) standards, knowledge of AASHTOs and Cement & Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) accreditation requirements and procedures, and knowledge of equipment calibrations and procedures compliant with AASHTO proficiency testing requirements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and operate specialty equipment.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 50 lbs., stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of a workday in varying weather conditions in varying terrain.
• Valid driver's license.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in field quality control testing of construction materials, including concrete, soils, and asphalt, while adhering to industry standards and safety protocols. Capable of obtaining and maintaining required certifications and effectively communicating with project managers and engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Field Quality Control Testing
• Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification
• AASHTO Test Methods Knowledge
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Field Density Testing
• Construction Materials Testing
• Equipment Calibration
• Data Entry and Reporting
• Reading Construction Plans
• Physical Equipment Setup
• Soil Testing
• Asphalt Testing
• Concrete Testing
• Laboratory Testing

Soft Skills

• Motivated
• Independent Work
• Team Support
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• APNGA Nuclear Certification
• Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction

Industry Keywords

• Construction Industry
• Quality Control Plan
• Atlas Safety Policies
• Cement & Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL)
• American Standard Testing Materials (ASTM)

Tools & Technologies

• Testing Equipment
• Specialty Equipment
• Field Observation Reports