Construction Materials Field Tech – Night & Weekend Shifts

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Group Short Term Disability and Life

Job summary

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician - Level I to perform field testing and observations on assigned projects, including soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt. This role requires a minimum of 6 months experience and the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I certification.

The position involves sample preparation, testing, reporting, and on-site communication of results, with potential night shifts and some weekend work, and travel

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 6 months field testing experience and ACI Level I certification.
• Proctor compaction test and USCS soil classification understanding is required.
• Competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field is expected.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate field test records and reports.
• Proficiency with basic computer software for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand and execute written and verbal directions.
• Review specifications for civil and structural plans and identify applicable work scope.
• Perform tests, inspections and observations with supervision.
• Submit daily field reports documenting testing and field observations.
• Document and communicate non-conforming items to project supervision.
• Calibrate and maintain assigned equipment per codes and standards.
• Transport, operate and care for a nuclear density gauge per safety guidelines.
• Understand Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification.
• Train and demonstrate competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field.

Skills

Field observations

Documentation

Sample preparation

Communication

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification

Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification

Understanding of Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification

Trained & demonstrated competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Job description

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician - Level I to perform field testing and observations on assigned projects, including soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt. This role requires a minimum of 6 months experience and the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I certification.

The position involves sample preparation, testing, reporting, and on-site communication of results, with potential night shifts and some weekend work, and travel