Concrete tester

Construction Field Services, LLC; Wawasee Village (IN); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Construction Field Services, LLC is hiring a full-time Concrete Tester for on-site duties in Northwest, IN. You will sample concrete at job sites, perform slump, air content and temperature tests, and prepare/test cylinders for strength verification.

You will record data, generate reports, and communicate findings to project managers and inspectors. The role requires reading drawings, following ASTM standards, strict safety adherence, and the ability to travel between sites.

Qualifikationen

• Experience or training in concrete field testing per ASTM standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and testing procedures.
• Commitment to safety on active construction sites.
• Strong data entry and reporting accuracy.
• Willingness to obtain ACI Grade I within defined timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Sample concrete at job sites and perform slump, air, temperature tests.
• Prepare and cure test cylinders for compressive strength testing.
• Record data accurately and prepare test reports.
• Communicate findings to project managers and inspectors.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure calibration and upkeep.
• Travel to multiple project locations within Northwest, IN region.

Kenntnisse

Concrete field testing

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Data entry & reporting

Communication & teamwork

ACI Certification

Driver's license

Ausbildung

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Concrete testing equipment

Test cylinders preparation

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Construction Field Services, LLC provides quality inspection and materials testing services for construction projects across northeast Illinois, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan. The company’s leadership team brings over 50 years of combined experience on projects such as hospitals, refineries, nuclear power plants, railways, highways, airports, educational facilities, and commercial developments. Construction Field Services, LLC is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in Indiana and Illinois, and as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) nationally. These certifications reflect a strong commitment to excellence, inclusion, and industry standards, offering team members the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact infrastructure and commercial projects.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Concrete Tester role located in Northwest, IN. The Concrete Tester performs field and laboratory testing of concrete and related construction materials to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. Daily tasks include sampling concrete at job sites, conducting tests such as slump, air content, and temperature, and preparing and curing test cylinders for compressive strength testing. The role involves accurately recording data, preparing test reports, communicating findings to project managers and inspectors, and maintaining testing equipment in good working condition. The Concrete Tester also follows safety procedures at all times, travels to various project locations within the region, and collaborates with field and office staff to support quality control and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Concrete and materials testing: Experience or training in concrete field testing (e.g., slump, air, temperature) and preparation of test specimens; familiarity with relevant ASTM standards is preferred.
• Technical and analytical skills: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and testing procedures; strong attention to detail and accurate data entry for test results and reports.
• Safety and field operations: Commitment to following safety protocols on active construction sites; capability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and to lift, move, and handle testing equipment and concrete samples.
• Communication and teamwork: Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with contractors, inspectors, and project managers; ability to work both independently and as part of a field services team.
• Certifications and education: ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe; high school diploma or equivalent required, with technical coursework in construction or materials science a plus.
• Experience and logistics: Prior experience in construction inspection or materials testing is beneficial; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to job sites in Northwest, IN and surrounding areas.