Field Materials Testing Tech – Outdoor & Travel

UES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and certifications

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Team UES is seeking a motivated CMT Field Technician to support geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing projects. You will conduct field inspections and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, collecting and labeling samples and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Outside work, travel, and hands-on training will build your technical skills. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with project teams; a driver’s license and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training is a plus.
• 0–3 years in field-based outdoor or physically demanding roles preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; safe operation of company vehicles.
• Industry certifications such as ACI Level 1 Concrete Testing or the ability to obtain them.
• Commitment to safety, OSHA standards, and PPE usage.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Field Data Collection tools; basic reading/writing of technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other materials to verify specs and standards.
• Properly collect, label, and transport samples to laboratories for testing.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment; ensure accuracy of results and timely reporting.
• Prepare detailed reports, logs, and presentations per company standards.
• Communicate status and issues with dispatch, field supervisors, and managers.
• Adhere to project schedules and safety protocols; operate a company vehicle as needed.
• Support training and certification programs to maintain technical proficiency.

Skills

Field testing

Sampling

Documentation

PPE safety

Blueprint reading

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training / coursework in construction, engineering, geology

Tools

ACI Level 1 Concrete Testing

Field Data Collection (FDC) software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Team UES is seeking a motivated CMT Field Technician to support geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing projects. You will conduct field inspections and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, collecting and labeling samples and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Outside work, travel, and hands-on training will build your technical skills. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with project teams; a driver’s license and willingness to travel