Field & Lab Construction Materials Technician

KILO ENGINEERING LLC

Marine on St. Croix (MN)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 39,000

Full time

12 days ago
Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Health, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development

Job summary

KILO ENGINEERING LLC is seeking a driven Construction Material Testing Technician to join our Marine on Saint Croix, MN team. This role offers exposure to a variety of projects, opportunities to advance, and a chance to contribute to safe, compliant built environments.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of construction observation experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and basic MS Office skills. Travel to sites across the Twin Cities metro and outstate Minnesota may be required.

Qualifications

  • High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • 0–3 years of experience in construction observation or trades.
  • Valid U.S.-issued driver's license with acceptable driving record.
  • MnDOT, ACI, ICC, PTI, or other inspection-related certifications a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email; report writing and client communication skills.
  • Ability to travel to project sites in the Minneapolis metro and outstate Minnesota as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Complete new hire safety and skill training.
  • Show up on time with proper tools to complete the day's tasks.
  • Perform basic technician-level field and lab tasks with limited supervision after training.
  • Perform intermediate technician level field and lab tests with supervision after training.
  • Standard field testing includes: Soils - compactions, dynamic cone penetrometers, proofrolls, soil sampling; Concrete - slump, air content, temperature, test cylinders; Masonry - visual observations, mortar cubes, grout test prisms; Reinforcing steel - visual observations.
  • Standard lab testing includes: Soils - proctors, moisture contents, sieves, plasticity, resistivity; Concrete - gradations, unit weight, compressive strength; Masonry - compressive strength.
  • Optional field training as a drill rig helper.
  • Maintain detailed notes from project inspections and complete standardized field reports on a daily basis.
  • Maintain communication with field project superintendents and the company office for scheduling.
  • Communicate clearly with clients about the findings of special inspections, including any non-conforming work

Skills

Construction observation
Report writing
Communication skills
Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KILO ENGINEERING LLC is seeking a driven Construction Material Testing Technician to join our Marine on Saint Croix, MN team. This role offers exposure to a variety of projects, opportunities to advance, and a chance to contribute to safe, compliant built environments.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of construction observation experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and basic MS Office skills. Travel to sites across the Twin Cities metro and outstate Minnesota may be required.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Materials Testing Technician – Field & Lab
Materials Testing Technician – Field & Lab

KILO ENGINEERING LLC • Marine on St. Croix (MN)

On-site
USD 28,000 - 41,000
401k with 5% company match
Health, dental, vision, and disability
Paid time off
+3
Construction Material Testing Technician
Construction Material Testing Technician

KILO ENGINEERING LLC • Marine on St. Croix (MN)

On-site
USD 28,000 - 41,000
401k with 5% company match
Health, dental, vision, and disability
Paid time off
+3
Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Hybrid (Field & Lab)
Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Hybrid (Field & Lab)

KILO ENGINEERING LLC • Marine on St. Croix (MN)

Hybrid
USD 65,000 - 90,000
401k with company match
Health, dental, vision insurance
Hybrid work environment
+1
Field & Lab Construction Materials Testing Technician
Field & Lab Construction Materials Testing Technician

Klingner & Associates, PC • Cape Girardeau (MO)

On-site
USD 28,000 - 51,000
Mentor program
Professional development assistance
Health insurance
+9
Geotechnical Project Engineer | Hybrid Work & Growth
Geotechnical Project Engineer | Hybrid Work & Growth

KILO ENGINEERING LLC • Marine on St. Croix (MN)

Hybrid
USD 80,000 - 120,000
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
+10
Construction Materials Testing Technician Field & Lab
Construction Materials Testing Technician Field & Lab

Kleinfelder • Golden (CO)

On-site
USD 23,000 - 39,000
Competitive wages.
Benefits, including medical, dental,  
Certification training and development
+3
Geotechnical Staff Engineer
Geotechnical Staff Engineer

KILO ENGINEERING LLC • Marine on St. Croix (MN)

Hybrid
USD 65,000 - 90,000
401k with match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
+6
Lead Field Technician – Structural & Special Inspections
Lead Field Technician – Structural & Special Inspections

Construction Material Testing • Minneapolis (MN)

On-site
USD 36,000 - 52,000
Field & Lab Construction Materials Technician
Field & Lab Construction Materials Technician

Kaw Valley Engineering • Lenexa (KS)

On-site
USD 42,000 - 52,000
Materials Testing Technician I - Field & Lab Specialist
Materials Testing Technician I - Field & Lab Specialist

Terracon Consultants, Inc. • La Crosse (VA)

On-site
USD 30,000 - 50,000