Field Materials Testing Tech I - Night Shift

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Group Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician - Level I to perform field testing and observations on assigned projects, including soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt.

Responsibilities include sample prep, testing, field observations and on-site documentation of test results. Minimum 6 months experience with ACI Field Testing Technician Level I certification and Nuclear Gauge safety training preferred.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of sample preparation, collection & testing, field observations, and documentation of construction activities.
• Must pass relevant tests and/or achieve valid signatures.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate and confidential test records and to prepare easily understandable reports for documentation.
• Skilled in the use of computers and common software applications.
• Ability to learn company specific software and programs.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle and adhere to all company guidelines for operation and safety.
• Ability to be trained and to follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to dress, speak and act professionally & appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand and execute written and verbal directions.
• Review specifications for civil and structural plans and identify sections applicable to thescope of work.
• Perform tests, general construction inspections and observations according to project requirements with some supervision.
• Submit daily field reports to document testing, inspections and field observations.
• Document and communicate non-conforming items to designated project supervision.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate all assigned equipment according to applicable codes andstandards.
• Transport, operate and care for a nuclear density gauge as assigned, meeting all safety, care and maintenance guidelines as outlined in the Radiation Safety Program Policy.
• Understanding of Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification.
• Trained & demonstrated competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field. Must be validated.

Skills

Field testing

Documentation

Equipment handling

Safety awareness

Communication

Proctor testing

USCS soil classification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification

Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification

Understanding Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification

One-Point Proctor testing competency

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Job description

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician - Level I to perform field testing and observations on assigned projects, including soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt.

Responsibilities include sample prep, testing, field observations and on-site documentation of test results. Minimum 6 months experience with ACI Field Testing Technician Level I certification and Nuclear Gauge safety training preferred.