Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Advance Testing, A SOCOTEC Company; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid training and certification

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A construction materials testing firm in the Northeastern United States is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Technician. This role involves performing testing and inspection of materials including soils, concrete, and asphalt. Candidates will observe work, perform material tests, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with specifications. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and strong attention to safety practices. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently.
• Valid, clean driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Observe work in progress for compliance with approved specifications.
• Perform standard testing of construction materials.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of safe work practices

Ability to perform material testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or similar

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary with a range of benefits.
• 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, et al.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

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.