Field Materials Testing Tech – Career Growth

ADP, Inc.; Kyle, Austin (TX, TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development

Career advancement potential

Competitive compensation and benefits

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Certerra South is seeking Construction Materials Testing Technicians in the Buda/S. Austin, TX area to perform field inspections on commercial and transportation projects.

This role is ideal for construction professionals seeking experience in testing and inspection with a growing national provider. You will handle soil density testing, concrete sampling, and daily field reporting while adhering to safety policies and project specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience in a construction/project site role
• Valid Driver’s License
• Reliability – must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
• Ability to prepare reports and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Excel
• Flexibility to work during all business hours and shifts
• Must pass physical, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
• Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screens throughout your employment with Certerra

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on general building sites and facilities
• Interpret project plans and specifications for compliance with projects requirements
• Perform soil density testing using both nuclear gauge and sand cone in accordance with ASTM and project specifications on site at commercial construction projects
• Perform sampling and testing of concrete in accordance with ASTM and project specifications
• Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations and density calculations and results
• Observe proof rolls, undercut operations, perform footing inspections with dynamic cone penetrometer, and inspect rebar
• Test and work in accordance with Company safety policies
• Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
• Interact with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
• Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Reliability

Report writing

Excel basics

Flexibility to work shifts

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Certerra South is seeking Construction Materials Testing Technicians in the Buda/S. Austin, TX area to perform field inspections on commercial and transportation projects.

This role is ideal for construction professionals seeking experience in testing and inspection with a growing national provider. You will handle soil density testing, concrete sampling, and daily field reporting while adhering to safety policies and project specifications.