Junior Construction Materials Testing Technician: Field & Lab

DIHO Consulting USA; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA is hiring an Entry-Level Construction Materials Testing Technician for site work in Geismar, TX. Training will be provided, and certification paths may be pursued as you gain experience.

The role covers field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring, with opportunities to grow through certification programs. The position requires basic construction exposure, reliable transportation, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• +1 year of experience in Construction or Construction Materials Testing.
• Must have dependable transportation, a truck is preferable as there is an incentive program to use it for work
• Must be able to pass a DISA drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• TWIC card (preferred)
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and equipment
• Capable of maintaining an "On Call" type schedule and must be willing to work obscure hours

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory tests such as concrete testing (slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and cylinders).
• Perform soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear density gauge.
• Conduct Proctor, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, and other soil classification tests.
• Execute asphalt density testing and pavement core sampling.
• Monitor piles during installation to document capacity, penetration, and blow counts.
• Produce timely and detailed reports.
• Operate vehicle safely and follow company safety procedures.
• Follow all procedures and collaborate with the technical team.
• Build positive relationships with clients and communicate with dispatch and onsite clients daily.

Skills

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Safety awareness

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Proctor tests

Atterberg limits

Sieve analysis

Core sampling

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA is hiring an Entry-Level Construction Materials Testing Technician for site work in Geismar, TX. Training will be provided, and certification paths may be pursued as you gain experience.

The role covers field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring, with opportunities to grow through certification programs. The position requires basic construction exposure, reliable transportation, and the ability to work flexible hours.