Night-Shift Field Materials Testing Technician

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. seeks a Construction Materials Testing Technician - Level I. The role performs sampling, testing and field observations on soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt, and documents results on site.

ACI Level I certification and 6 months experience are required. The position involves night shifts, weekend work, and travel to sites within the area, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sample preparation, collection & testing, field observations, and documentation of construction activities.
• Must pass relevant tests and/or achieve valid signatures.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate and confidential test records and to prepare easily understandable reports.
• Skilled in the use of computers and common software applications.
• Ability to learn company specific software and programs.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Professional presentation in dress, speech and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand and execute written and verbal directions.
• Review civil/structural specs and identify applicable sections.
• Perform tests, inspections and observations with some supervision.
• Submit daily field reports documenting testing and observations.
• Communicate non-conforming items to supervision.
• Calibrate and maintain all assigned equipment.
• Operate and care for a nuclear density gauge per safety guidelines.
• Understand Proctor testing methods in the field.
• Demonstrate competency in One-Point Proctor testing.

Skills

Sample prep & testing

Field observations

Test documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification

Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Certification

Proctor compaction test & USCS soil classification

One-Point Proctor testing competency

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Computers / software literacy

Testing equipment calibration

Job description

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. seeks a Construction Materials Testing Technician - Level I. The role performs sampling, testing and field observations on soil, concrete, grout, mortar and asphalt, and documents results on site.

ACI Level I certification and 6 months experience are required. The position involves night shifts, weekend work, and travel to sites within the area, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).