Field Construction Materials Technician - Entry Level, Travel

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra Southern Engineering has an immediate opening for a full-time entry level Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role suits someone eager to work in a fast-paced consultant environment, willing to travel, and able to function well within a collaborative team.

The firm focuses on geotechnical, construction materials testing and environmental engineering services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Math and technical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Maintain certifications (ACI, ICC, NCDOT).
• Coordinate with clients and Project Managers.
• Travel to client facilities as needed.
• Report writing and computer skills.
• Provide clear documentation of findings to PM.
• Assist higher level technicians on complex tasks.

Skills

Plan reading

Math aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Safety focus

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification (preferred)

Job description

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03:01:000:01 Regional Support Gen Regular Full-time Charlotte, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1729

Certerra provides technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for new product development, engineering solutions to manage assets, and quality assurance for project delivery.

Working in partnership, we help you bring code compliant products to market faster, move into construction with confidence, keep your projects moving forward and extend the life of your infrastructure assets.

With a nationwide office network and an expert team of over 1,000 people, we have the resources to deliver materially better outcomes, along with local knowledge that ensures the communities we serve are built to last.

Job Summary:

Certerra Southern Engineering has an immediate opening for a full-time entry level Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician in Charlotte, North Carolina. The position is best suited for someone interested in working in a fast-paced consultant environment, does not mind some travel, and capable of effectively working as part of a collaborative team.

Certerra Southern Engineering is a consulting firm focused on building a highly skilled, collaborative team to provide innovative geotechnical, construction materials testing and environmental engineering services. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in the engineering field as part of a team that values collaboration and initiative.

Duties/Responsibilities:

•Field and laboratory testing of construction materials.

•Maintaining required certifications (ACI, ICC, NCDOT)

•Coordinating with clients and Project Managers.

•Travel to client facilities as needed

•Report writing and computer skills

•Provides clear documentation of findings and results.

•Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.

•Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.

•Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.

•Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration.

•Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.

•Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Education/Qualifications: (any of the below certifications: not all are required)

•0-2 years of construction materials testing experience

•ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification (preferred)

•A strong safety focus and attention to detail

•Excellent plan reading skills

•A demonstrated math and technical aptitude

•Flexibility to work extended or non-traditional hours as needed

•Excellent Verbal and written communication skills

•A High School diploma or equivalent

•A valid driver’s license and clean driving history

Physical Requirements:

•Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and walking on uneven ground on construction sites.

•The ability to lift 50-75 pounds

•Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.