Field Materials Testing Technician — Multi-State Travel

Thompson Engineering; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering is seeking qualified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technicians for multiple locations. This role oversees daily testing and inspection activities on active sites to ensure compliance with project specs, standards, and quality requirements.

Flexibility to travel across multi-states is required. Responsibilities include field testing with a 40-lb nuclear gauge, sampling concrete and soils, recording data, and submitting reports to the Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months of construction materials testing experience.
• ACI Level I Certification or ability to obtain.
• Nuclear Gauge Certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license and read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing of construction materials using a 40-pound nuclear density gauge.
• Obtain concrete samples from ready-mix trucks and prepare concrete test cylinders.
• Conduct concrete testing and transport samples to the laboratory for analysis.
• Collect, document, and deliver soil samples from job sites to the laboratory.
• Observe construction activities and accurately record performance data.
• Perform visual inspections of reinforcing steel (rebar).
• Maintain detailed daily field diaries documenting project activities and submit reports.

Skills

Effective communication

English reading/writing

Willingness to travel

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACI Level I Certification

Nuclear Gauge Certification

Tools

Nuclear gauge device operation

Job description

Thompson Engineering is seeking qualified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technicians for multiple locations. This role oversees daily testing and inspection activities on active sites to ensure compliance with project specs, standards, and quality requirements.

Flexibility to travel across multi-states is required. Responsibilities include field testing with a 40-lb nuclear gauge, sampling concrete and soils, recording data, and submitting reports to the Team Leader.