Entry-Level Construction Materials Testing Technician

DIHO Consulting USA; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA in Cedar Creek, TX is seeking an Entry-Level Construction Materials Testing Technician to perform field and lab tests on soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring. Training provided and certification opportunities available.

You will handle field tests, document results, and coordinate with the technical team. Requirements include +1 year in construction or materials testing, reliable transportation, and ability to pass drug and background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in construction or construction materials testing.
• Must have dependable transportation; a truck is preferred due to company incentive program.
• Must pass a DISA drug screen and a background check.
• TWIC card preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and equipment.
• Must be able to maintain an on-call schedule and work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory tests on soils, concrete, asphalt and pile monitoring.
• Produce timely and detailed reports of test results.
• Operate vehicle safely and follow company procedures.
• Collaborate with technical team and communicate with clients and dispatch daily.
• Arrive on site as scheduled and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Construction field experience

Safety awareness

Documentation/reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA is seeking applicants for the Entry-Level Construction Materials Testing Technician role in Cedar Creek, TX. Do you have construction experience? Then join us and become a CMT Technician! Training will be provided, and you can get certified!

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 or 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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance