CMT Field Technician

DIHO Consulting USA; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA in Odessa, TX is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician to perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring in accordance with project specifications. Candidates with ACI, NICET, or TxDOT certifications are preferred.

The role involves conducting concrete tests, soil density and compaction testing, asphalt density work, and pile monitoring while ensuring accurate reporting and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• +1 year of experience in construction materials testing.
• Must be able to pass a DISA drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete testing (slump, air content, temp, unit weight, cylinders).
• Perform soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear gauge.
• Conduct Proctor, Atterberg limits, sieve analyses, and soil classifications.
• Perform asphalt density testing and pavement core sampling.
• Monitor piles during installation and document capacity, penetration, and blow counts.
• Produce timely and detailed reports.
• Follow safety procedures and company protocols.
• Collaborate with technical team and share information across the organization.
• Build positive relationships with clients.
• Arrive on site on time and communicate with dispatch daily.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Soils

Concrete testing

Asphalt testing

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA is seeking applicants for the Construction Materials Testing Technician role in Odessa, TX. This role involves performing field and laboratory testing of construction materials—including soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring—to ensure compliance with project specifications. Candidates with ACI, NICET, or TxDOT certifications are preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Concrete testing (slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and casting cylinders for compressive strength)
• Perform Soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear density gauge
• Perform Proctor, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, and other soil classification tests (as applicable)
• Perform Asphalt density testing and pavement core sampling
• Perform Pile monitoring during installation to document capacity, penetration, and blow counts
• Produce timely and detailed reports
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner and follow our corporate safety procedures at all time
• Follow all company's procedures and protocols
• Cooperate with technical team and share information across the organization
• Build positive relationships with clients
• Arrive at the job site to which you are dispatched, on time each day
• Communicate with dispatch on a daily basis
• Communicate with onsite clients each day and relay any information to management

REQUIREMENTS

• +1 year of experience in Construction Materials Testing.
• Must have dependable transportation
• Must be able to pass a DISA drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Clean driving record
• TWIC card (preferred)
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and equipment
• Capable of maintaining an "On Call" type schedule and must be willing to work obscure hours