Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician (Experienced)

Braun Intertec; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Braun Intertec is seeking an Experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician for our Urbandale office in Iowa. You will test soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt on various projects across the region, receive hands-on training, and pursue industry certifications.

Join a fast-paced, employee-owned company with a strong backlog of projects. This role requires field testing, safety focus, and flexibility for extended hours, with opportunities for growth and ESOP

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of construction materials testing experience.
• Ability to lift 75+ pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine & complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt
• Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and temperature
• Perform field density tests of soils
• Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format
• Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed
• Assist with training & mentoring of junior staff, as needed

Skills

Safety focus

Plan reading

Math aptitude

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible hours

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification

ICC Concrete Certification

NICET Certification

State DOT certifications

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking an Experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician to join our Urbandale office. As a technician, you will perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt. Onsite materials testing is conducted on various industrial, commercial and transportation construction projects located throughout the region. As a technician, 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 for a 100% employee-owned company.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine & complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt
• Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and temperature
• Perform field density tests of soils
• Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format
• Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed
• Assist with training & mentoring of junior staff, as needed

Qualifications

• A strong safety focus and attention to detail
• Excellent plan reading skills
• A demonstrated math and technical aptitude
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• State DOT certifications, and/or NICET certifications
• ICC Concrete and Soils Certification preferred or must be willing to get within 90 days of hire
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification Required.
• 1+ years of construction materials testing experience
• A High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• The ability to lift 75+ pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• At times, this position may be working at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches

Check out this video to see what life is like as a CMT: https://youtu.be/PRMzbYyPJ3MAt

Braun Intertec, employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays.

Compensation Range: $50,000.00 - $74,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail].

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