Construction Materials Testing Technician - Shreveport

Tetra Tech; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Testing Technician. This entry-level role involves sampling and testing soils, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction projects across our North Louisiana / East Texas service area.

The majority of work takes place at field locations, with on-site training provided to new hires. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and be willing to

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have good math skills, good organizational skills, a good attitude, and be safety minded in all aspects of his work.
• Willing to work weekends and extended hours to meet project schedules; lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs; outdoor work in various climates.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction projects.
• 80 to 90 percent of time spent at field locations.
• Located in North Louisiana / East Texas service area; training provided.

Skills

Math skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the southeastern U.S. Over our history, we have worked on more than 150,000 projects throughout the southeast, the U.S., and worldwide. This vast list of project experience includes services for virtually every type of public and private client associated with industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Ardaman has the following opportunity available in Shreveport, Louisiana:

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING TECHNICIAN

Full-time entry level position performing sampling/testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction projects throughout our North Louisiana / East Texas service area. Typical duties require 80 to 90 percent of time be spent performing tasks at field locations. Will train.

Qualifications:

Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have good math skills, good organizational skills, a good attitude, and get along well in a team environment and be safety minded in all aspects of his work. Must be willing to work weekends and extended hours as required to meet project schedules; be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. and have a safe driving record. Individual should be physically fit and able to spend extended hours working outdoors in a wide range of climate conditions. LaDOTD experience a plus. Local candidates preferred; no relocation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.