Entry-Level Construction Materials Field Technician

Engineering Consulting Service; Winchester, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certification fees covered

Job summary

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician to join our Winchester team. No experience is required as you will learn under experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks.

We provide paid training and cover certification fees, with development opportunities and guidance from senior staff and a path toward OSHA 10 and ASTM certifications as you grow in the role.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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 observation, testing, and sampling of soils, aggregates, and concrete on construction materials testing project sites; execute tasks under senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete following industry standards and testing equipment.
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection; assist with calculations, drafting, and administrative duties as requested.
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers; communicate changing site conditions and requested testing to supervisor.
• Attend project meetings as requested; assist with organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.
• Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; document findings with precision in accordance with engineering practices.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician to join our Winchester team. No experience is required as you will learn under experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks.

We provide paid training and cover certification fees, with development opportunities and guidance from senior staff and a path toward OSHA 10 and ASTM certifications as you grow in the role.