CMT Technician II: Field & Lab Materials Testing Pro

Three Notch Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle or mileage reimb

Job summary

Three Notch Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician II to join our growing team. This role supports quality control on commercial and infrastructure projects through field observations, testing, and reporting.

The candidate will read plans, interpret specs, and monitor contractor progress while ensuring conformance with geotechnical recommendations and applicable standards. Team-oriented, safety-focused professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to five years of construction, construction inspection, or construction materials testing experience.
• Industry certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, NICET, ICC, or DOT certifications.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Familiarity with construction inspection and field testing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observations, testing, and inspections on commercial, industrial, institutional, roadway, and infrastructure construction projects throughout the service area.
• Read and interpret construction plans, geotechnical reports, project specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Monitor contractor activities and document conformance with project plans, specifications, geotechnical recommendations, and applicable standards.
• Perform construction materials testing and special inspections during site grading and earthwork, structural fill placement and compaction, foundation bearing evaluations, cast-in-place concrete placement, reinforcing steel installation, and asphalt placement.
• Collect field samples and perform testing in accordance with ASTM, ACI, ICC, DOT, and project-specific requirements.
• Operate nuclear density gauges in accordance with company procedures, safety protocols, and applicable certification requirements.
• Use concrete testing equipment to perform slump, air content, temperature, and unit weight testing and to fabricate concrete cylinders in accordance with ASTM and ACI standards.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely field reports, daily observation reports, test summaries, and inspection documentation using company software and reporting systems.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, project managers, engineers, and clients regarding construction progress, testing and inspection results, non-compliant conditions, field observations, and recommendations.
• Maintain testing equipment, company vehicles, and field supplies in safe and proper working condition.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment on active construction sites.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to project sites as needed throughout the service area.

Skills

Field testing

Reading plans

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Three Notch Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician II to join our growing team. This role supports quality control on commercial and infrastructure projects through field observations, testing, and reporting.

The candidate will read plans, interpret specs, and monitor contractor progress while ensuring conformance with geotechnical recommendations and applicable standards. Team-oriented, safety-focused professionals are encouraged to apply.