Construction Materials Technician I,II,III

Raba Kistner, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Raba Kistner, Inc. is hiring for a position based in Austin, Texas, focusing on field and laboratory work related to construction materials and procedures. The responsibilities include ensuring safe practices, coordinating with supervisors, and reporting on job progress. Requirements include a valid driver's license, a High School Diploma or GED, and safety awareness. Ideal candidates will possess relevant industry certifications and good communication skills. This role may require flexibility with working hours.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction.
• Capability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Must be safety-minded and willing to put safety first.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with dispatcher to ensure project priorities are met.
• Meet with supervisors and project leads to discuss testing and inspections.
• Drive company vehicles to job sites safely.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Basic arithmetic

Safety-minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant industry certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Communicate with dispatcher/coordinator to ensure priorities and deadlines are met in both the field and laboratory.
• Meet with supervisors of contractors, engineer/architect representatives and/or other project leads on project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling or inspection of construction materials or construction procedures.
• Follow safety protocols, ensure safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all gauges and field equipment.
• Communicate project progress and delays to supervisor and dispatcher.
• Submit accurate and complete testing/inspection reports on a daily basis.
• Drive company vehicles to job sites in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED required (Technician in Training).
• No experience required (Technician in Training).
• At least 6 months of applicable experience and at least 1 industry certification (Technician I).
• At least 1 year of applicable experience and at least 2 industry certifications (Technician II).
• At least 3 years of applicable experience and at least 3 industry certifications (Technician III).
• Relevant industry certification from ACI, NICET, TXDOT, ICC, PTI, or other comparable industry certifications as approved by hiring manager.
• Capability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure, understand instructions, labels, reports, and documents.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write short correspondences, notes, letters, and memos.
• Must be safety‑minded and willing to put safety first in performing all duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, and talk. Continuously required to use hands and reach. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, depth vision.

Work environment includes potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration. Requires implementation and following proper safety procedures and use of appropriate protective equipment. Regular use of non‑complex machines and equipment and hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels, and picks. Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.

EEO Statement

EOE/Disabled/Veteran.