Entry-Level CMT Technician — Paid Training & $20/hr

Engineering Consulting Service; Winding Heights (PA); On-site; USD 53,726,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited's Mechanicsburg team is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Field Technician. No prior experience is required; you will learn on the job under guidance of senior staff, with paid training and certification fees covered.

Starting pay is $20 per hour, with growth as you gain certifications such as soils, concrete, and radiation safety; you will conduct field testing, sampling, and data collection on construction sites, coordinating with contractors and project managers.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Must have valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Willing to develop understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Willing to obtain knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
• OSHA 10 certification may be required.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Field Activities: Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials on project sites under supervision.
• Testing Procedures: Perform routine field and laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete.
• Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling and test results.
• Communication: Maintain daily communication with site contractors, technicians, and project managers; report changes to supervisor.
• Training and Development: Receive training in ECS methodology and document findings precisely.

Skills

Strong communication

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA 10 training

Job description

ECS Limited's Mechanicsburg team is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Field Technician. No prior experience is required; you will learn on the job under guidance of senior staff, with paid training and certification fees covered.

Starting pay is $20 per hour, with growth as you gain certifications such as soils, concrete, and radiation safety; you will conduct field testing, sampling, and data collection on construction sites, coordinating with contractors and project managers.