Materials Testing Technician Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Cochran; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

Generous PTO Plan

Boot and apparel allowance

Simple IRA with 4% Company Match

Boot and apparel allowance

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Materials Testing Field Technician. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience or knowledge in construction practices and will perform field tests on concrete, soil, and asphalt. Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude are essential. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a generous PTO plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years prior experience in construction practices preferred.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing – Grad I certification preferred.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tests and observations of construction materials.
• Assist in the testing of concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to operate technical devices

Team player

Education

ACI Concrete Field Testing – Grad I

Tools

Tablet operation

Job description

Cochran is a growing civil engineering, construction testing, and land surveying firm with 7 offices in Missouri. Cochran specializes in public and private projects including municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With a team of 100+ professionals across multiple offices, Cochran brings unique knowledge and understanding to each client’s project. The firm is guided by its core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring outstanding customer service and principal involvement in all project phases.

Cochran’s Kansas City, Missouri location is looking for a Materials Testing Field Technician to join our team.

Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 1‑2 years of prior experience or general knowledge of standard construction practices. The Materials Testing Field Tech performs or assists in field tests and observations of construction materials, including concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregate, storm and sanitary structures, and pipe bedding procedures.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years prior experience, preferred
• ACI Concrete Field Testing – Grad I, preferred
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents
• Ability to operate and navigate handheld tablet or other technical devices
• Willing to be a team player and assist with any tasks assigned

Physical Requirements and Benefits

• Ability to work in field environment in all types of weather/conditions
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs
• Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience
• 100% company‑paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance for employee, plus company deductible assistance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Generous PTO Plan and 7 major holidays
• Simple IRA with 4% Company Match
• Boot and apparel allowance