Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Advance Testing, A SOCOTEC Company; Harpursville (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid training and certification

Job summary

Advance Testing, A SOCOTEC Company in Harpursville, NY is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Technician to work on various construction projects across the Northeastern United States. Responsibilities include overseeing work compliance, conducting material testing, and maintaining detailed logs of activities.

Qualified candidates should hold a high school diploma and an AS Degree or relevant coursework in Civil Engineering. The role offers a salary range of $18-$22 per hour, with competitive benefits including overtime, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AS Degree in Civil Engineering or similar, or coursework toward a BS Degree.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procedures and materials conform to specifications.
• Conduct standard testing of materials.
• Prepare samples for laboratory testing.
• Maintain daily logs of activities and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safe work practices

Independent work

Construction materials testing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS Degree or coursework toward a BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Advance Testing Company, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Construction Materials Technician to work on projects in the Northeastern United States.

Advance Testing, an established New York-based construction materials testing and inspection firm, has opportunities available for individuals to perform testing and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry and asphalt. Typical assignments include projects related to construction of roads, bridges, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial buildings, schools, government and military sites, and material fabrication and production facilities.

Successful candidates will be trained and certified to perform sampling and testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction sites and in a laboratory setting through locally and nationally recognized programs. Once trained and certified, employees are considered full‑fledged Construction Materials Technicians.

Construction Materials Technician – RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures and materials used conform to approved drawings and specifications.
• Perform standard testing of materials.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
• Examine workmanship of installations for conformity to specifications.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and complete clear, accurate reports daily.
• Prepare sketches of construction installations that correlate with testing and inspection sites.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Construction Materials Technician – QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AS Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or similar, OR completed coursework toward a BS Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Experience with construction materials testing and/or construction industry preferred (will be trained).
• Strong focus on safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work independently.
• Must be able to travel and to perform site visits.
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license.
• Applicants may be required to obtain any security clearances and background confirmation for sensitive projects and locations.

Construction Materials Technician – COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to providing competitive salaries, Advance Testing Company, Inc. offers a wide range of benefit options, including:

• Overtime offered at time and a half.
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, prescription, dental, vision.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
• Company paid offset to out of pocket health insurance and prescription costs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Paid time off and sick days.
• Company–observed paid holidays.
• Paid training and certification.
• AFLAC Plans including short and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, etc.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Salary Range $18-22 per hour.

Requirements

All positions may require lifting and/or physical activities, including lifting of up to 75 lbs., walking/working on uneven surfaces, and driving to and from job sites. The majority of our work is conducted outdoors, in all weather conditions. Work hours vary, but include day, night and weekend shifts.