Field Technician — Concrete & Materials Testing (Paid Certifications)

Construction Material Testing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking field technicians to sample and test fresh concrete, run slump, air, and temperature, and cast cylinders while coordinating with superintendents on-site. You will be trained initially, with sponsorship for ACI Field Grade I and nuclear gauge certifications as you progress.

Outdoor, physical field work across sites, daily reporting, and immediate result communication are core parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Valid driver\'s license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable outdoors in Gulf Coast heat and winter sites.
• Reliable, detail-first, and coachable.
• ACI Field Grade I and nuclear gauge certification a plus - we sponsor both.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test fresh concrete per ASTM C172, C143, C231, C1064, and C31.
• Run field density and moisture tests per ASTM D6938.
• Prepare clear daily field reports tied to placement locations.
• Maintain gauge standardization, cure boxes, and chain of custody.
• Communicate results to superintendents on the spot.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Outdoor work

Communication with superintendents

Driving license

Education

ACI Field Grade I

Nuclear gauge safety certification

NICET Level I

NICET Level II

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking field technicians to sample and test fresh concrete, run slump, air, and temperature, and cast cylinders while coordinating with superintendents on-site. You will be trained initially, with sponsorship for ACI Field Grade I and nuclear gauge certifications as you progress.

Outdoor, physical field work across sites, daily reporting, and immediate result communication are core parts of the role.