Construction Material Testing Technician

TSIT Engineering & Consulting; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck/fuel card for travel to

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401K)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TSIT Engineering & Consulting in Leander, TX, seeks a full-time Construction Materials Testing Technician to perform field testing of soils, concrete, aggregate and asphalt, and to support project staff on-site. Travel to construction sites is required and you must manage the company vehicle and equipment as needed.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of materials testing experience, a valid driver license, and the ability to pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in construction materials testing.
• Valid driver license and ability to pass background/drug screening.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Field testing of soils, concrete, aggregates and asphalt on construction sites.
• Observe work under supervision and assist senior staff.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and adapt to changing job requirements.
• Travel to sites; communicate with PMs, clients and inspectors.
• Timely and accurate reporting of sample locations and test results.
• Work variable hours, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Materials testing

Field testing

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver License

Tools

ACI Certification

NICET Level 2

TxAPA certifications

Job description

Construction Materials Testing Technician

TSIT team is looking for a full-time Construction Materials Testing Technician for our Leander office. For this position, we are looking for qualified applicants with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of construction materials testing. Technician must be able to travel to construction sites and take care of assigned company vehicle and equipment at all times.

Responsibilities

• Field testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, aggregate, and asphalt as well as construction observation in a safe manner.
• Work under close supervision of higher level technician or staff professionals.
• Willingness to learn and assist with assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to adapt to changing job requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with project managers, clients, contractors, site inspectors, and technical staff.
• Ability to timely & accurately report sample locations and test results.
• Ability to work variable hours as requested including nights and weekends.

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year of Construction Materials Testing experience.
• Valid Driver License (With < 2 moving violations in last year).
• High School or GED.
• Ability to pass Pre-employment Background and Drug screening.

Ideal Candidate will have one or more of the following

• Current ACI Field Certification or NICET Level 2 Concrete.
• TxAPA SB 102 or NICET Level 2 Soils.
• TxAPA 1A, 1B or NICET Level 2 Asphalt.
• Ability to pass Airport and School District background screening.

Company Benefits

• Company Truck/fuel card for travel to and from work.
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance.
• Retirement plan (401K).
• Paid time off and holidays.

Salary: ($ 16.00 to $ 20.00 / hour) Based on experience and skill set.