Field Materials Testing Technician I — Night Shifts

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Group Short Term Disability and Life

Job summary

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. seeks a Construction Materials Testing Technician - Level I in Little Rock, AR. Minimum 6 months experience and an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I certification are required.

You will perform sample preparation, testing, field observations and document test results on soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt. This full-time role includes night and weekend shifts, travel to sites within approximately 100 miles, and operating a company vehicle.

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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand and execute written and verbal directions.
• Review specifications for civil and structural plans and identify sections applicable to the scope 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 and standards.
• Transport, operate and care for a nuclear density gauge as assigned, meeting safety and maintenance guidelines.
• Understanding of Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification.
• Trained & demonstrated competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field. Must be validated.

Skills

Sample preparation

Field observations

Documentation

Testing procedures

Education

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification

Proctor test knowledge / USCS classification

Job description

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. seeks a Construction Materials Testing Technician - Level I in Little Rock, AR. Minimum 6 months experience and an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I certification are required.

You will perform sample preparation, testing, field observations and document test results on soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt. This full-time role includes night and weekend shifts, travel to sites within approximately 100 miles, and operating a company vehicle.