Construction Materials Field Technician

Ttl-Inc; Albany (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TTL is seeking a Construction Materials Field Technician for Decatur and Huntsville, AL. This role performs routine field and lab tests to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications, monitors materials, and compiles data for daily reports.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to communicate professionally, a valid driver’s license, and physical stamina to work outdoors; lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor work in varying conditions are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
• Good driving record and ability to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Sufficient stamina to work outdoors in hot or cold conditions.
• 1 year of testing experience in soil, concrete, earthwork, or asphalt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine field and laboratory tests and inspections to verify conformance to plans and specifications.
• Monitors, observes, and samples materials used in construction work.
• Follow proper procedures, perform computations, and maintain professional relationships with coworkers, clients, and contractors.
• Prepares daily reports and data sheets; operates with close to moderate supervision.
• Observe and monitor backfilling of subgrades, reinforcement installation, concrete sampling, base stone, and asphalt densities.

Skills

Professional communication

Valid driver's license

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting capability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Founded in 1964, TTL is an engineering design firm focused on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions for public and private clients. From site and corridor selection to due diligence, design, and construction services, TTL is a trusted partner providing single-sourced custom solutions for complex infrastructure development. With more than 500 team members across the Southern United States, TTL provides a wide range of services including civil and geotechnical engineering; transportation design and CEI; environmental consulting and remediation; construction materials engineering and testing; and surveying, GIS and mapping services.

At TTL, we are driven to serve our clients, driven to serve our communities, and driven to serve each other. TTL not only provides a great work/life balance, but we provide excellent employee benefits such as a robust health & dental plan, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off (PTO) accrual.

Construction Materials Field Technician—Decatur and Huntsville, AL

Even if you don’t have a certification, TTL will pay for your certification class for ACI Concrete as well as other training/certification courses. This is an opportunity to break into a great career and progress in one company in compensation, skills, and responsibility. Come start a career with us and we’ll help you advance!

Build your Foundation. Build your Future. Build your Legacy.

Come to TTL.

What You'll Do

• Performs routine field and laboratory tests and inspections for the purpose of verifying conformance to construction plans and specifications.
• Monitors, observes, and samples the materials used in construction work.
• Follow proper procedures, perform accurate computations, and maintains cordial relationships with coworkers, clients, contractors, etc.
• Prepares daily reports and data sheets. Operates with close to moderate supervision.
• Typical activities include but are not limited to: observation and monitoring of backfilling of subgrades, installation of reinforcing, fresh concrete sampling, base stone, and asphalt densities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. College coursework or degree preferred. Emphasis in physical sciences and/or math.
• Ability to communicate professionally orally and in writing.
• Good driving record.
• Perform heavy lifting up to 50+ lbs.
• Possess sufficient stamina to work in outdoor (hot & cold) environment.
• 1 year of testing experience in soil, concrete, earthwork, and asphalt is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

This position is subject to a pre-employment drug and motor vehicle record check