Construction Materials Testing Field Technician

Atlas; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Atlas is hiring a CMT Field Technician 1 for its Louisville, KY team. The role involves field testing and supporting construction operations under the CMT Manager's direction. Candidates must maintain physical stamina for site duties and achieve relevant certifications.

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefits program, including health and dental insurance, 401k plans, and paid time off. Join us at Atlas, where your career in construction can flourish.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel within Kentucky and Indiana as required.
• Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing preferred.
• Must obtain ACI Level 1 certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction-related field tests as directed.
• Transport equipment and documents to field and laboratory.
• Enter daily field observation and summary reports electronically.

Skills

Physical strength and stamina

Technical writing

Verbal communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Continued education in technical fields

Job description

CMT Field Technician 1 (Louisville, KY)

Atlas is seeking a CMT Field Technician 1 to join our Louisville, KY team. This role involves performing construction‑related field tests and supporting field operations under the direction of the CMT Manager and Senior Engineer.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs construction‑related field tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Senior Engineer.
• Travels to various construction sites primarily throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with potential for overnight and/or weekend work as needed.
• 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.
• Performs field quality control tests of in‑place concrete.
• Performs field density testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and assists other departments as necessary.
• Follows Atlas’ safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Continued education, college degree, and/or degree in technical fields a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12‑hour workday in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred.
• Motivated, career‑oriented individual striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry.
• Must be willing to travel within Kentucky and Indiana as required by assignments.

Technical Requirements

• Work toward and achieve American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level 1 certification within six months of employment.
• Excellent skills in technical writing and verbal communications.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities

• Ability to travel up to 10%; mostly within Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
• Desire to obtain relevant professional registration or certifications, if not already obtained.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary life / AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Leaves of absence
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program

EEO Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.