Entry Level Construction Materials Testing Technician

Tolunay Wong Engineers Inc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (100% paid)

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

9 company paid holidays

Job summary

Tolunay Wong Engineers Inc is hiring entry-level Construction Material Testing Technicians for its Texas location. You will learn to test soils, concrete, asphalt and more on real job sites with company-paid training toward ACI, NICET and state DOT certifications.

You will shadow experienced technicians, then work independently, write field reports, and communicate daily with dispatch and site contacts. The role requires physical capability and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary – training toward CMT certifications provided.
• Reliable transportation (truck preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Willing to work early mornings, irregular hours and weekends as required.
• Must be able to walk/stand on uneven surfaces for periods.
• High diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass drug test, background check and fit-for-duty test.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sampling or testing of soils, concrete, asphalt and other materials.
• Support field and laboratory personnel to complete tasks.
• Transport equipment and documents to field sites and labs; assist with setup.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Assist other technicians or staff on routine tasks.
• Aim to become self-sufficient and grow with the company.
• Support quality policies and safety programs; uphold company safety policies.

Skills

No experience required

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Willingness to work outside hours

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Description

Ready to start a career instead of just working a job? Tolunay Wong Engineers is hiring entry level Construction Material Testing Technicians for its Austin/Cedar Creek, Texas location. You'll learn to test and inspect soils, concrete, asphalt and more on real jobsites. No CMT background is required. We'll get you trained and certified starting on day one. This position is great fit for recent college grads (construction management, civil engineering, geology or similar, lso, military veterans looking for a hands‑on technical career or anyone mechanically inclined who is tired of dead‑end work and wants to build real marketable skills.

You'll learn to test soil, concrete and other construction materials in the field and laboratory by shadowing experienced technicians before working independently. You'll learn to write clear, accurate field reports. You'll communicate daily with dispatch and site contacts. Technicians of all levels are expected to be physically capable of performing the duties described including but not limited to the capability to lift 10 to 60 lbs. and transporting materials up to 200 lbs. in a wheelbarrow, cart or dolly. We expect every employee of TWE to perform their assigned duties safely with consideration for the safety of others around them at all times. We need people who can show‑up on time, safely operate a company or personal vehicle and represent us well on client sites.

Essential Tasks

• Assist with sampling or testing of soils, concrete, asphalt and other materials as directed.
• Support field and/or laboratory personnel as needed to complete tasks.
• Transport equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provide physical assistance in equipment set‑up.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Assist other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks.
• Retain the information shown and explained to you so that you may become a self‑sufficient employee and continue to grow with our company.
• Support our quality policies and procedures; maintain the quality of your work and the quality of TWE in the highest regard with each task you perform.
• Adhere to the TWE safety policies and procedures and encourage the improvement of these policies by your participation in near‑miss and safety audit programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• No experience necessary – we provide full company‑paid training toward ACI, NICET and state DOT certifications.
• Reliable transportation (truck preferred – ask about our vehicle incentive program).
• Capacity to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be willing to work outside early mornings, irregular hours and weekends as the job demands.
• Must be able to walk and stand on uneven or irregular surfaces for periods of time.
• High diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a drug test, background check and fit‑for‑duty test.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance (Individual $50,000 coverage is 100% paid by TWE).
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Guardian Supplemental Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Program with up to 4% employer match.
• 120 hours of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
• 9 company paid holidays.

TWE is an equal opportunity employer.