Materials Testing Technician I: Field & Lab Pro

Kleinfelder, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, &  

Life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paidH

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Construction Materials and Testing Technician I in Charlotte, NC to perform field observations and test construction materials for buildings, bridges and roadways. The role involves writing clear field reports and collaborating with project teams.

You will inspect soils, concrete, masonry, steel, and paving, while maintaining safety and accuracy. Travel within North Carolina may be required and certifications can be pursued on the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of special inspection or construction materials testing experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results.
• Proficiency in preparing clear, accurate testing and inspection reports.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform field observations and sampling/testing on buildings, bridges and roadways.
• Test construction materials such as soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, paving.
• Write Daily Field Reports detailing contractor work and compliance with contract documents.
• Cast field samples of concrete, masonry, grout, etc. for strength verification.
• Provide daily progress updates to Department Manager.
• Pick up construction material samples and deliver to laboratory or site technicians.
• Travel to projects within North Carolina may be required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field observations

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Construction Materials and Testing Technician I in Charlotte, NC to perform field observations and test construction materials for buildings, bridges and roadways. The role involves writing clear field reports and collaborating with project teams.

You will inspect soils, concrete, masonry, steel, and paving, while maintaining safety and accuracy. Travel within North Carolina may be required and certifications can be pursued on the job.