Entry Level - Materials Testing Technician - Boylston

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HRA and HSA with employer match

8 paid holidays and PTO

Disability and life insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Safety toe boot program

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle options

Job summary

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.

is seeking an Entry Level or experienced Materials Testing Technician for our Boylston, MA office to perform field and lab tests on construction materials throughout Massachusetts. You will travel to job sites, lift samples, and support certification training while advancing in a team-based environment. We offer extensive benefits, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities to earn industry certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with field testing of concrete, soil, aggregate, asphalt, grout, mortar and steel.
• Ability to perform math, record observations and test results, and use a computer/tablet.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tests on construction materials at project sites.
• Drive to construction sites and collect samples.
• Work in teams and communicate findings.
• Assist in laboratory work and certifications training.

Education

Construction materials testing certifications (ACI Grade I, NETTCP, ICC)

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a full time (entry level or experienced), Entry Level, Materials Testing Technician to be based at our Boylston, Massachusetts office and work on construction projects throughout Massachusetts. As a Materials Testing Technician you will drive to construction sites and perform field tests on materials like concrete, soil, aggregate, asphalt, grout, mortar, and steel. You will typically be working Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work based on project needs. You can expect some early mornings and late evenings with regular overtime during the construction season.

If you have experience with construction materials testing, are looking for an opportunity to work in a team environment, and an opportunity for growth, we train and support our team's professional development and skills by seeking certifications for construction materials testing. You must have prior experience with, and valid certifications and licenses related to construction materials testing required, such as ACI Concrete Testing Grade I, NETTCP, and/or ICC General Requirements and Special inspections. In addition to the company’s health, disability, and retirement benefit offerings, we also compensate for travel time to project sites and reimburse mileage if your personal vehicle is used for travel.

You will often be the only S.W. COLE team member on job sites, but you will interact with many people from other companies. The work can be physical at times: you will lift and carry samples of various construction materials including soil and concrete, walk through construction sites, or push a wheelbarrow. We complete this type of work year-round. Safely conducting yourself and the equipment we entrust to you is a must. S.W. COLE prioritizes and invests in the safety of its team members, so you will be provided with what you need to be safe on job sites including safety-toe boots.

To perform this job, you will need to do some basic math, write or type your observations and test results, and regularly utilize a computer or tablet. Along the way you will learn to read and understand design plans and specifications. When you're not in the field you will work in our laboratory or be training for more certifications.

Our core values are leadership, commitment, integrity and quality. We work as a team with a passion for construction whose focus is to provide high quality services to our clients while helping each other reach our goals. If this resonates with you, consider applying today!

We provide opportunities for extensive training and job experience to develop your skills and expertise and support your professional development to help you earn industry specific certifications. We also offer opportunities to fuel your growth and advancement in the company including an internal leadership development program, Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program.

Our team members are offered a benefits package that, depending on eligibility, includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week (start with 3 weeks accrual per year)
• Paid short and long termdisabilityand basic life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
• Mobile phone stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety toe shoe program and an allowance to use at our company clothing store

We have three options for traveling between our office and job sites for field based team members – 1) Use your own suitable vehicle and we compensate you for your mileage. 2) Use one of our company trucks. 3) Join our Company Vehicle Program, which includes an allotment for personal use.

S.W.COLE has Great Benefits !!

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are not able to sponsor employment Visas at this time.