CMT Field Technician — Paid Training & Certifications

Engineering Consulting Service; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certification fees paid

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Field Technician in College Park. No experience is required as you will learn under guidance of senior staff, with paid training and support for certifications.

You’ll conduct field testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete, and assist with data collection and reporting. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, effective communication with contractors, and on-site teamwork.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Field Technician in College Park. No experience is required as you will learn under guidance of senior staff, with paid training and support for certifications.

You’ll conduct field testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete, and assist with data collection and reporting. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, effective communication with contractors, and on-site teamwork.