Senior Construction Materials Tester – Field & Lab Lead

Advance Testing Company, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid time off and sick days

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A construction testing firm in New York is seeking a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician. This role involves ensuring compliance with specifications, performing material tests, and maintaining detailed reports. We require 1+ years of experience in construction materials testing and a valid driver's license. The company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive medical insurance, professional growth opportunities, and more. Be part of a team that prioritizes safety and quality in construction projects.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in construction materials testing.
• Must possess OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Valid clean driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Observe work to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform standard material testing.
• Prepare material samples for laboratory testing.
• Maintain daily log of activities and reports.
• Prepare sketches for inspection sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety protocol adherence

Independent working

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Certification

Job description

Description

Advance Testing Company, a SOCOTEC Company, is currently seeking a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician

Advance Testing Company, an established New York-based construction materials testing and inspection firm with several offices throughout the Northeast, has an opportunity available for a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician. The position would be based out of Advance Testing’s Campbell Hall, NY office and state-of-the-art accredited laboratory.

Advance Testing Company performs testing and inspection of materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, asphalt, fireproofing and firestopping. Typical assignments include projects related to construction of roads, bridges, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial buildings, schools, government and military sites, and material fabrication and production facilities.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures and materials used conform to approved drawings and specifications.
• Perform standard testing of materials.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
• Examine workmanship of installations for conformity to specifications.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and complete clear, accurate reports daily.
• Prepare sketches of construction installations that correlate with testing and inspection sites.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of construction materials testing
• OSHA 10 or 30
• Nuclear Density Certification
• At least one of the following:

o ACI Field 1

o NETTCP soils & aggregate or similar

o NETTCP Plant

o NETTCP Paving

o NYS QCQA

o NYS Density Testing Inspector

o NECETP Field

o NECETP Plant 1 or 2

o NJSAT Construction Technologist

o NJSAT Plant 1 or 2

• Strong focus on safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols
• Must be detail oriented and able to work independently
• Must be able to travel and to perform site visits
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license
• Applicants may be required to obtain any security clearances and background confirmation for sensitive projects and locations.

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to providing competitive experience and qualification-driven salaries, Advance Testing Company, Inc. offers a wide range of benefit options, including:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, prescription, dental, vision
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care
• Company paid offset to out-of-pocket health insurance and prescription costs
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off and sick days
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Paid training and certification
• AFLAC Plans including short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, et al.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

All positions may require lifting and/or physical activities, including lifting of up to 75 lbs., walking/working on uneven surfaces, and driving to and from job sites. Work hours vary, but may include day, night and weekend shifts.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

Advance Testing Company, Inc. participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.