Construction Materials Technician (CMT)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician (CMT) for contingent, full-time roles across multiple sites nationwide. You will learn and perform testing on soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt, with on-site testing on various commercial and transportation construction projects.

Includes in-depth training and certifications upon successful completion. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in varying weather, lift 50–75+ pounds, and adapt to nontraditional

Qualifications

• A strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and apply technical concepts.
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Related work experience in materials testing or construction is a plus.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade I Certification (Preferred).
• ICC certification(s) in concrete, soils, and masonry (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform field density tests of soils.
• Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and strength.
• Prepare daily reports.
• Perform field masonry testing.
• Perform field excavation observations.
• Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff.
• Perform routine samples and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt and assist with more complex tasks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Flexibility hours

Learn concepts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Construction Materials Testing Technician (CMT) - Contingent

Temp to Hire / Full-Time

Multiple Locations Nationwide

As a CMT Technician, you will learn to perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt. Onsite materials testing is conducted on various commercial and transportation construction projects located throughout the area.

You will receive in-depth technical training and industry certifications upon successful completion of examinations and demonstration of ability. This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast‑paced team with a steady and growing backlog of exciting projects.

You will work outdoors in varying weather conditions, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. You will work occasionally on uneven terrain, at varying heights, in confined spaces, or in supported trenches.

You will report to the job site Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform field density tests of soils
• Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and strength
• Prepare daily reports
• Perform field masonry testing
• Perform field excavation observations
• Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff
• Perform routine samples and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt and assist with more complex tasks

Qualifications

• A strong safety focus and attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to learn and apply technical concepts
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Related work experience in materials testing or construction is a plus
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade I Certification (Preferred)
• International Code Council (ICC) certification(s) in concrete, soils, and masonry (Preferred)

Must Have

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the last 3 years
• Physical strength required to be successful, you will lift 50-75+ pounds

Benefits

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $17.00 per hour to $30 per hour.

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Safety Pledge

We are committed to the safety of our people and our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

WECTEC Staffing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.