Construction Material Testing Technician

KILO ENGINEERING LLC; Marine on St. Croix (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 5% company match

Health, dental, vision, and disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

KILO ENGINEERING LLC is a geotechnical engineering and construction material testing firm based in Marine on Saint Croix, MN. We are seeking a driven Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our growing team and help deliver safe, compliant projects.

Join a company that values safety, accuracy, and client communication while offering hands-on field and lab testing, training, and advancement opportunities across Minnesota and beyond.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 0–3 years of experience in construction observation or trades preferred.
• Valid U.S.-issued driver's license with clean record required.
• MnDOT, ACI, ICC, PTI or similar certifications a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and client interaction.
• Willingness to travel to sites in the Minneapolis metro and surrounding states.

Responsibilities

• Complete new hire safety and skill training.
• Show up on time with the proper tools to complete daily tasks.
• Perform basic technician-level field and lab tasks with limited supervision after training.
• Perform intermediate technician level field and lab tests with supervision after training.

Skills

Field testing

Lab testing

Report writing

Client communication

Travel willingness

Education

High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

KILO ENGINEERING LLC is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Construction Material Testing Technician to join their team in Marine on Saint Croix, MN. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and work on a variety of projects, observe the built world, create safer and compliant buildings and developments.

Core Values:

• Do the Right Thing, even it hurts
• Always Technically Correct

Curious to a Fault All employees are expected to uphold the company core values at all times. Those who struggle with the values are likely not good culture fits.

Responsibilities:

• Complete new hire safety and skill training
• Show up every day, on time, with the proper tools to complete the day's tasks
• Perform basic technician-level field and lab tasks with limited supervision after training
• Perform intermediate technician level field and lab tests with supervision after training

Standard field testing includes:

• Soils - compactions, dynamic cone penetrometers, proofrolls, soil sampling
• Concrete - slump, air content, temperature, test cylinders,
• Masonry - visual observations, mortar cubes, grout test prisms
• Reinforcing steel - visual observations

Standard lab testing includes:

• Soils - proctors, moisture contents, sieves, plasticity, resistivity
• Concrete - gradations, unit weight, compressive strength
• Masonry - compressive strength

• Optional field training as a drill rig helper
• Maintain detailed notes from project inspections and complete standardized field reports on a daily basis
• Maintain communication with field project superintendents and the company office for scheduling
• Communicate clearly with clients about the findings of special inspections, including any non-conforming work

Requirements:

• High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 0–3 years of experience in construction observation or construction trades
• Valid U.S.-issued driver's license with acceptable driving record
• MnDOT, ACI, ICC, PTI, or other inspection-related certifications a plus
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and email
• Suitable written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client interaction
• Ability to perform fieldwork in varying outdoor conditions and travel to project sites as needed
• Ability to travel to jobsites, including daily trips around the Minneapolis metro and occasional trips to outstate Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, or the Dakotas as needed for project testing

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wages with overtime potential
• Semi-annual reviews and compensation evaluation
• 401k with 5% company match
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Company card for expenses when traveling or completing field work
• Option for personal car mileage or use of company trucks

About Us:

KILO ENGINEERING LLC is a geotechnical engineering and construction material testing firm based in Marine on Saint Croix, MN. Kilo completes soil testing and engineering services for a variety of project types across the Minneapolis metro area, outstate Minnesota, and holds engineering licenses in 22 states for regional and national clients. Kilo is known for our deep technical expertise, commitment to quality, and willingness to find constructable solutions for all project types. Kilo Engineering is a certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE), licensed environmental well driller, and has a certified soils testing laboratory. Kilo has a commitment to mentoring and staff development to maximize the potential of all our of team members.