Entry-Level Concrete Field Tech | Training & Certifications

Construction Material Testing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking field technicians to sample fresh concrete, perform slump, air, temperature, and cylinder tests, and document results daily. Outdoor, physical work with travel to varied sites; no experience required—training and certification sponsorship provided.

You will learn to read jobsite conditions, communicate results to superintendents on the spot, and advance from Field Technician to Senior Technician with opportunities in engineering oversight depending on

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather.
• ACI Field Grade I and nuclear gauge certification are a plus; company sponsors both.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test fresh concrete per ASTM C172, C143, C231, C1064, and C31.
• Run field density and moisture tests per ASTM D6938.
• Prepare clear daily field reports tied to placement locations.
• Maintain gauge standardization, cure boxes, and chain of custody.
• Communicate results to superintendents on the spot.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Outdoor work

Education

ACI Field Grade I

Nuclear gauge certification

NICET Level I

NICET Level II

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking field technicians to sample fresh concrete, perform slump, air, temperature, and cylinder tests, and document results daily. Outdoor, physical work with travel to varied sites; no experience required—training and certification sponsorship provided.

You will learn to read jobsite conditions, communicate results to superintendents on the spot, and advance from Field Technician to Senior Technician with opportunities in engineering oversight depending on