Construction Materials Testing Technician

dihoconsulting; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician in Odessa, TX. The role involves performing field and laboratory tests on materials such as soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring to ensure compliance with project specifications.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in construction materials testing and must pass drug screening and background checks. A TWIC card is preferred. The position requires strong communication skills and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• +1 year of experience in Construction Materials Testing.
• Must pass a DISA drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.
• TWIC card preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory tests of construction materials.
• Produce timely and detailed reports.
• Operate vehicle safely and follow corporate safety procedures.
• Communicate daily with dispatch and onsite clients.

Skills

Concrete testing

Soil compaction testing

Asphalt density testing

Pile monitoring

Communication skills

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA is seeking applicants for the Construction Materials Testing Technician role in Odessa, TX. This role involves performing field and laboratory testing of construction materials—including soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring—to ensure compliance with project specifications. Candidates with ACI, NICET, or TxDOT certifications are preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform field and laboratory tests such as:
  • Concrete testing (slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and casting cylinders for compressive strength)
  • Soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear density gauge
  • Proctor, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, and other soil classification tests (as applicable)
  • Asphalt density testing and pavement core sampling
  • Pile monitoring during installation to document capacity, penetration, and blow counts
• Produce timely and detailed reports
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner and follow our corporate safety procedures at all time
• Follow all company's procedures and protocols
• Cooperate with technical team and share information across the organization
• Build positive relationships with clients
• Arrive at the job site to which you are dispatched, on time each day
• Communicate with dispatch on a daily basis
• Communicate with onsite clients each day and relay any information to management

REQUIREMENTS

• +1 year of experience in Construction Materials Testing.
• Must have dependable transportation, a truck is preferable as there is an incentive program to use it for work
• Must be able to pass a DISA drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• TWIC card (preferred)
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and equipment
• Capable of maintaining an "On Call" type schedule and must be willing to work obscure hours