Construction Materials Testing Technician

DIHO Consulting USA; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA LLC is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician in Cedar Creek, TX to perform field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials for project specifications and client requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CM testing experience, is able to pass a drug screen and background check, and holds or is pursuing certifications such as ACI, NICET, or TxDOT. This role offers full-time hours and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of Construction Materials Testing experience.
• Experience with soils, concrete, asphalt, and field testing procedures.
• ACI certification preferred; NICET, TxDOT or related certifications also valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing of construction materials (soils, concrete, asphalt) and monitor materials in the field.
• Conduct concrete testing (slump, air content, temperature, unit weight) and casting cylinders for strength testing.
• Perform soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear density gauge and complete Proctor/Atterberg analyses.
• Prepare accurate field and laboratory reports and communicate updates to management and clients.
• Safely operate vehicles and adhere to all safety procedures on-site.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Field testing procedures

Outdoor weather tolerance

Punctual & reliable

Communication with team

Education

ACI certification

NICET certification

TxDOT certification

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Concrete testing equipment

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA LLC is seeking qualified applicants forConstruction Materials Testing Technician opportunities in Cedar Creek, TX.

This position is responsible for performing field testing of construction materials, including soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring, to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

Candidates with ACI, NICET, TxDOT, or related Construction Materials Testing certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing of construction materials, including soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials.
• Conduct concrete testing, including slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and casting cylinders for compressive strength testing.
• Perform soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear density gauge.
• Complete Proctor testing, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, and other soil classification tests, as applicable.
• Perform asphalt density testing and pavement core sampling.
• Monitor pile installation to document capacity, penetration, and blow counts.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and detailed field and laboratory reports.
• Operate company or personal vehicle safely and follow all corporate safety procedures at all times.
• Follow company procedures, protocols, and project requirements.
• Communicate daily with dispatch, management, technical staff, and onsite clients.
• Relay jobsite updates, issues, and project information to management in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Arrive on time to assigned job sites each day and complete assigned testing responsibilities professionally.
• Support technical team members and share information across the organization as needed.

Must-Haves

• Minimum of 2+ years of Construction Materials Testing.
• Experience with soils, concrete, asphalt, and field testing procedures.
• ACI certification (strongly preferred).
• NICET, TxDOT, or related certifications preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• Ability to pass a DISA drug screen.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Clean driving record.
• TWIC card preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and testing equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to maintain an on-call type schedule.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, overtime, or irregular hours as project needs require.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance