Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician (Experienced)

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

Job summary

Braun Intertec is seeking an Experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician to join our Urbandale office. You will perform testing on soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt on projects across the region.

This role includes on-the-job training and certifications as part of a fast-paced, employee-owned company with a strong safety culture and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Excellent plan reading skills.
• 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 ICC Concrete and Soils Certification preferred or must be willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification Required.
• 1+ years of construction materials testing experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license.
• 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 work at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and 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 to ensure specifications are followed.
• Assist with training and manding of junior staff, as needed.

Skills

Safety focus

Plan reading

Math aptitude

Communication

Flexibility

Driver's license

75+ lbs lift

Outdoor work

Teamwork

DOT/NICET/ICC willingness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification

State DOT certifications

NICET/ICC certification

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 & manding 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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• paid holidays

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

Check out this video to see what life is like as a CMT: https://youtu.be/PRMzbYyPJ3M

At 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.

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.

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At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering. We partner with you to meet today's technical needs while preserving the integrity of our natural surroundings. Join Braun Intertec as we build a future where nature and innovation coexist, powered by a team committed to making a positive difference.