Entry Level Construction Materials Testing Technician

DIHO Consulting USA; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA in Kenner, LA is seeking an Entry-Level Construction Materials Testing Technician. You will perform field tests on soils, concrete, asphalt, and monitor piles, with training provided and opportunities to become certified.

This role emphasizes safety, on-site client interaction, and timely reporting. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in construction or materials testing, reliable transportation, and willingness to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in Construction or Construction Materials Testing.
• Must have dependable transportation.
• 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 schedule and willing to work off-hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tests such as concrete testing (slump, air content, temperature, unit weight).
• Conduct soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear density gauge.
• Perform Proctor, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis and other soil tests.
• Conduct asphalt density testing and pavement core sampling.
• Monitor piles during installation and document capacity and blow counts.
• Produce timely and detailed reports and communicate with the team.
• Operate vehicle safely and follow company safety procedures.
• Coordinate with clients and dispatch to ensure on-time site visits.

Skills

Construction Materials Testing

Field testing

Safety procedures

Client communication

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Slump test equipment

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA is seeking applicants for the Entry-Level Construction Materials Testing Technician role in Kenner, LA. 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 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 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