Field Materials Testing Technician

Element Materials Technology; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Minnesota is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician to perform field and laboratory testing on soil, aggregates, concrete, and pavement projects. The role requires strict safety compliance, calibration of equipment, and clear communication with clients and project managers.

Shift may include nights/weekends, and several certifications are valued. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2+ years in construction, and certifications such as ACI

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in construction industry or two years technical/trade preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification – Grade 1.
• MnDOT Certifications preferred.
• ICC Masonry, Steel Concrete Inspector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules, company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws.
• Set up, conduct, and analyze standard field and lab tests following prescribed procedures.
• Perform testing/inspection of soil, aggregates, concrete, masonry, rebar, and bituminous pavement in the field and laboratory.
• Concrete tests may include air content, slump, temperature, casting of concrete cylinders, de-molding, and compression testing.
• Soil/aggregate testing may include mechanical analysis, Proctor, Atterberg Limit, soil nuclear density testing, and sand cone testing.
• Bituminous pavement testing may include nuclear density testing to establish a rolling pattern or verify field density, testing bituminous cores for thickness and density, tests for oil content (extraction) and gradation, Gyratory density, and air voids.
• Other job functions include performing excavation observations, documenting exposed soil conditions are suitable for planned construction, and proof-roll testing for suitability of street subgrade/aggregate base prior to pavement placement.
• Solve technical problems using application of standard techniques.
• Assist in documenting on-site test results; examine and analyze test results and explain unusual findings.
• Ensure that all testing equipment and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Communicate with Clients, Technicians, and Project Managers on a professional level to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Safety compliance

Reading documents

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Minnesota is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician to perform field and laboratory testing on soil, aggregates, concrete, and pavement projects. The role requires strict safety compliance, calibration of equipment, and clear communication with clients and project managers.

Shift may include nights/weekends, and several certifications are valued. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2+ years in construction, and certifications such as ACI