Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician

Advance Testing, A SOCOTEC Company; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Holidays

Training & Certification

Job summary

A reputable construction testing firm located in Newtown, CT is seeking a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician. This role involves testing and inspecting materials used in construction projects, ensuring quality control, and compliance with specifications. Candidates should have at least one year of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and various certifications including OSHA. The job offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction materials testing experience.
• Must possess OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Valid, clean driver’s license required.
• Nuclear Density Certification required.
• Several NETTCP/NYS/NECETP/NJSAT certifications listed are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Observe work to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform standard testing of materials.
• Maintain daily log of activities and clear reports.
• Examine workmanship for conformity to specifications.
• Maintain daily logs and prepare clear reports.
• Prepare sketches correlating with testing/inspection sites.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Detail oriented

Safe work practices

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 or 30

Nuclear Density Certification

ACI Field 1

NETTCP soils & aggregate or similar

NETTCP Plant

NETTCP Paving

NYS QCQA

NYS Density Testing Inspector

NECETP Field

NECETP Plant 1 or 2

NJSAT Construction Technologist

NJSAT Plant 1 or 2

Tools

Nuclear Density Certification

ACI Field 1

NETTCP certifications

Job description

Description

Advance Testing Company, a SOCOTEC Company, is currently seeking a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician. The position would be based out of Advance Testing’s Newtown, CT office.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of construction materials testing
• OSHA 10 or 30
• Nuclear Density Certification
• At least one of the following:
• ACI Field 1
• NETTCP soils & aggregate or similar
• NETTCP Plant
• NETTCP Paving
• NYS QCQA
• NYS Density Testing Inspector
• NECETP Field
• NECETP Plant 1 or 2
• NJSAT Construction Technologist
• 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.