Field Materials Testing Technician II (Night Shift)

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc; Kilby (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Building & Earth is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Level II Technician to perform field testing, observations and documentation on soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt. The role requires a minimum 1 year CMT experience plus ACI/ICC certifications and offers night and weekend shifts with travel to sites.

Responsibilities include sample prep, testing, daily field reports and ensuring safety protocols. Strong communication and record-keeping skills are essential in this field role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 months Experience.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification.
• Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification.
• Understanding of Proctor Compaction Test and USCS Soil Classification.
• Trained & demonstrated competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field.
• ICC Soils Special Inspector Certification.
• Competency in reading detailed plans and specifications.
• Competency in mortar and grout sampling and testing.
• General knowledge of asphalt placement monitoring.

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 with little to no 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.
• Transport, operate and care for a nuclear density gauge as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in One-Point Proctor testing in the field.
• Read detailed plans and specifications.
• Perform mortar and grout sampling and testing.
• Monitor asphalt placement as required.

Skills

Field testing

Test documentation

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification

ICC Soils Special Inspector Certification

Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Field testing equipment

Job description

Building & Earth is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Level II Technician to perform field testing, observations and documentation on soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt. The role requires a minimum 1 year CMT experience plus ACI/ICC certifications and offers night and weekend shifts with travel to sites.

Responsibilities include sample prep, testing, daily field reports and ensuring safety protocols. Strong communication and record-keeping skills are essential in this field role.