Field & Lab Construction Materials Tech – Paid Training

Advance Testing, A SOCOTEC Company; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid training and certification

Job summary

Advance Testing, A SOCOTEC Company, is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Technician to work on construction projects in the Northeastern United States. Responsibilities include testing and inspection of materials such as soils, concrete, and asphalt.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably an AS degree in a relevant field. Competitive salaries starting at $18-22 per hour and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid training, and retirement plans are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AS degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or similar preferred.
• Experience with construction materials testing is preferred but will be trained.

Responsibilities

• Observe work to ensure procedures conform to specifications.
• Perform standard testing of materials.
• Prepare samples for laboratory testing.
• Maintain daily logs of construction activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safe work practices

Independent work

Travel capability

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS Degree in relevant fields or coursework towards BS Degree

Job description

Description

Advance Testing Company, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Construction Materials Technician to work on projects in the Northeastern United States.

Description

Advance Testing Company, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Construction Materials Technician to work on projects in the Northeastern United States.

Advance Testing, an established New York-based construction materials testing and inspection firm, has opportunities available for individuals to perform testing and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry and asphalt. Typical assignments include projects related to construction of roads, bridges, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial buildings, schools, government and military sites, and material fabrication and production facilities.

Successful candidates will be trained and certified to perform sampling and testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction sites and in a laboratory setting through locally and nationally recognized programs. Once trained and certified, employees are considered full-fledged Construction Materials Technicians.

Construction Materials Technician – RESPONSIBLITIES

• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures and materials used conform to approved drawings and specifications.
• Perform standard testing of materials.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
• Examine workmanship of installations for conformity to specifications.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and complete clear, accurate reports daily.
• Prepare sketches of construction installations that correlate with testing and inspection sites.
• Other related duties may be assigned.
  
  

Construction Materials Technician - QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AS Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or similar, OR completed coursework toward a BS Degree in Civil Engineering or similar;
• Experience with construction materials testing and/or construction industry preferred (will be trained)
• Strong focus on safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols
• Must be detail oriented and able to work independently
• Must be able to travel and to perform site visits
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license
• Applicants may be required to obtain any security clearances and background confirmation for sensitive projects and locations.
  
  

Construction Materials Technician - COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to providing competitive salaries, Advance Testing Company, Inc. offers a wide range of benefit options, including:

• Overtime offered at time and a half
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, prescription, dental, vision
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care
• Company paid offset to out of pocket health insurance and prescription costs
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off and sick days
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Paid training and certification
• AFLAC Plans including short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, et al.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  
  

Salary Range $18-22 per hour

Requirements

All positions may require lifting and/or physical activities, including lifting of up to 75 lbs., walking/working on uneven surfaces, and driving to and from job sites. The majority of our work is conducted outdoors, in all weather conditions. Work hours vary, but include day, night and weekend shifts.