Experienced Construction Materials Testing Technician

DIHO Consulting USA, LLC.; Cedar Creek (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA LLC is seeking qualified applicants for a Construction Materials Testing Technician position in Cedar Creek, TX. The role focuses on field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials to meet project specs and industry standards.

Preference is given to candidates with ACI, NICET, TxDOT, or related certifications. Responsibilities include field sampling, testing, and detailed reporting; strong safety and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of Construction Materials Testing.
• Experience with soils, concrete, asphalt, and field testing procedures.
• ACI certification (strongly preferred).
• NICET, TxDOT, or related certifications preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• Ability to pass a DISA drug screen and background check.
• Clean driving record.
• TWIC card preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and testing equipment.
• Outdoor work in varying weather; on-call schedule.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, overtime, or irregular hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing of construction materials including soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials.
• Conduct concrete testing (slump, air content, temperature, unit weight) and cast cylinders for compression tests.
• Perform soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear gauge.
• Complete Proctor testing, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, and other soil tests.
• Monitor pile installation to document capacity, penetration, and blow counts.
• Prepare accurate field and laboratory reports in a timely manner.
• Operate vehicles safely and follow all safety procedures.
• Communicate updates and project information to management and clients daily.
• Build and maintain positive client and team relationships.

Skills

Field testing

Soils

Concrete testing

Asphalt testing

Safety procedures

ACI certification

NICET certification

TxDOT certification

TWIC card

Background check clearance

Clean driving record

On-call availability

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Sand cone test

Proctor testing

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA LLC is seeking qualified applicants for Construction Materials Testing Technician opportunities in Cedar Creek, TX.

This position is responsible for performing field testing of construction materials, including soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring, to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

Candidates with ACI, NICET, TxDOT, or related Construction Materials Testing certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing of construction materials, including soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials.
• Conduct concrete testing, including slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and casting cylinders for compressive strength testing.
• Perform soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear density gauge.
• Complete Proctor testing, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, and other soil classification tests, as applicable.
• Perform asphalt density testing and pavement core sampling.
• Monitor pile installation to document capacity, penetration, and blow counts.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and detailed field and laboratory reports.
• Operate company or personal vehicle safely and follow all corporate safety procedures at all times.
• Follow company procedures, protocols, and project requirements.
• Communicate daily with dispatch, management, technical staff, and onsite clients.
• Relay jobsite updates, issues, and project information to management in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Arrive on time to assigned job sites each day and complete assigned testing responsibilities professionally.
• Support technical team members and share information across the organization as needed.

Must-Haves

• Minimum of 2+ years of Construction Materials Testing.
• Experience with soils, concrete, asphalt, and field testing procedures.
• ACI certification (strongly preferred).
• NICET, TxDOT, or related certifications preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• Ability to pass a DISA drug screen.Ability to pass a background check.
• Clean driving record.
• TWIC card preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and testing equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to maintain an on-call type schedule.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, overtime, or irregular hours as project needs require.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance