Entry Level - Materials Testing Technician - White River Junction

ZipRecruiter; Hartford (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Entry Level Materials Testing Technician for a role based in White River Junction, Vermont. This full-time position offers extensive training and the opportunity to work on construction sites throughout Vermont and parts of New Hampshire, with a commitment to safety and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Mobile phone stipend

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; training provided.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to observe and record test results.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tests on materials like concrete and soil.
• Drive to construction sites and collect samples.
• Use a computer or tablet to read plans and observations.

Skills

Basic math skills

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $19.50/hour entry level

We have a June 2025 opening for a full-time, Entry Level, Materials Testing Technician based at our White River Junction, Vermont office, working on construction projects throughout Vermont and parts of New Hampshire.

No experience necessary - we will train you and pay you while you learn. You will typically work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work based on project needs. Expect early mornings, late evenings, and regular overtime during the construction season. Most days involve driving to construction sites and performing field tests on materials like concrete, soil, aggregate, asphalt, grout, mortar, and steel. You may be the only S.W.COLE team member on site but will interact with personnel from other companies. The work can be physically demanding: lifting samples, walking through sites, or pushing wheelbarrows. Year-round work includes safety protocols, and safety gear such as safety-toe boots will be provided.

Basic math skills, written or typed observations, and test results are required. You will regularly use a computer or tablet and learn to read design plans and specifications. When not in the field, you will work in our laboratory or undergo training for additional certifications.

Our core values are leadership, commitment, integrity, and quality. We foster teamwork with a passion for construction, aiming to provide high-quality services and support your professional growth. We offer extensive training, certification support, and leadership development programs like the Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program.

Interested? Fill out the application, upload your resume, and include a cover letter to showcase your writing skills and tell us why you are a good fit!

You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are not able to sponsor visas at this time.

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S.W.COLE offers great benefits!

Our benefits include:

• 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), starting with 3 weeks annually
• Paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Mobile phone stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety toe shoe program and clothing store allowance

Travel options between office and sites include using your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement, company trucks, or our Company Vehicle Program with personal use allowances.

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