Construction Materials Technician

Driesenga & Associates, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at time and a half

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off bank

401K program with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

A construction services provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking eager individuals for the position of Construction Materials Testing Technician. This entry-level role offers paid on-the-job training, with competitive wages starting at $20+/hour and opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities include travel to various sites for testing materials such as soils and concrete while ensuring compliance with project specifications. Benefits include health insurance, flexible paid time off, and a 401K program.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; training provided on the job.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various field construction sites.
• Perform testing on construction materials like soils and concrete.
• Communicate with field personnel for on-site testing.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to lift 50lbs

Ability to work in various outdoor field sites

Job description

Would you like to learn a trade in the construction industry? Driesenga & Associates currently has open positions for Construction Materials Testing Technicians in all of our Michigan offices. No experience necessary! We will provide paid on-the-job training with opportunities to grow. Candidates can expect competitive wages up to $20+/hour upon hire with continued growth within the company based upon personal performance.

Responsibilities

• Travel to and work on various types of field construction sites (commercial, medical, industrial, institutional, roads & bridges)
• Perform field and lab testing for construction materials including soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt
• Verify materials are being placed in accordance with project specifications
• Communicate with field personnel to coordinate and plan on-site testing
• Record and detail test results in field report format

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to work in various outdoor field sites and weather conditions

Benefits

• Overtime paid at time and a half – regularly available during the extended peak construction season
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off bank
• 401K program with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Stipend

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Civil Engineering

For more information about Driesenga & Associates, Inc., please visit us online at www.driesenga.com.