Materials Testing Technician

Cochran; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vis

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Simple IRA with 4% Company Match

Boot and apparel allowance

Job summary

Cochran is seeking a Materials Testing Field Technician in Wentzville, MO. The role involves performing field tests and observations of construction materials such as concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates, and assisting with related procedures.

The candidate should have 1-2 years of relevant experience and the ability to read blueprints and operate handheld tablets. A team-oriented environment and physical ability to work in varied weather are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field tests and observations of construction materials (concrete, soil, asphalt, aggregate).
• Assist with testing procedures for storm and sanitary structures and pipe bedding.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents; operate handheld devices.
• Collaborate with team to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Read blueprints

Team player

Independent work

Education

1-2 years experience in field or related knowledge

Tools

ACI Concrete Field Testing-Grad I

Hand-held 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 Wentzville, 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 hand held tablet or other technical devices
• Willing to be a team player and assist with any tasks assigned to them

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in field environment in all types of weather/conditions
• Ability to lift and move up to 75lbs

Excellent benefits

• 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
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and 7 major holidays
• Simple IRA with 4% Company Match
• Boot and apparel allowance