Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician

Summit Design and Engineering Services; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Design and Engineering Services seeks a Field Technician to perform construction materials testing and calibrations, compiling results for clients. The role requires the ability to work independently and maintain detailed reports.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and prior construction/material testing experience. Certifications such as ACI/NCDOT and soils certifications are desirable and trainable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 0-2 years (Field Tech I) or 2-5 years (Field Tech II) experience in lab testing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox and/or OneDrive.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment and decisions.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must perform testing and maintain detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performing construction materials tests per standards.
• Perform equipment calibrations.
• Compile lab results and complete lab reports for clients.
• Possibility to obtain ACI, ICC and NCDOT certifications with training.

Skills

MS Office

Independent worker

Communication skills

Testing & reports

Valid driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering AS/Bachelor equivalent

Tools

ACI/NCDOT Concrete Field Testing

Soils Certification ICC/NICET/WACEL/NCDOT/SCDOT

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accurately performing various construction materials tests in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform equipment calibrations.
• Compile lab results and complete lab reports for clients.
• Ability to obtain additional ACI, ICC and NCDOT certifications with training.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma with 0-2 years (Field Tech I) 2-5 years (Field Tech II) of experience performing laboratory testing of various materials.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox and/or OneDrive.
• Ability to work independently, use own judgment and make decisions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform required testing and maintain detailed reports.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and twist, use hands to grasp and arms to reach, to raise hands above head, to sit, climb and balance and to work in confined spaces and heights with adequate vision to perform tasks.
• Must be able to lift and carry up-to 50 pounds, on occasion.
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record and ability to drive.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with construction, inspections or material testing.
• Understanding of various laboratory testing.

Certifications (Desired)

• ACI/NCDOT Concrete Field Testing
• Soils Certification (ICC, NICET, WACEL, NCDOT, SCDOT)
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1