Senior Materials Testing Tech: Soils, Concrete, Asphalt

Shannon & Wilson, Inc.; Wheat Ridge, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 4,822,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Medical, vision, dental and life plans

Profit sharing and 401(k)

Vacation days and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson, Inc. seeks an experienced Materials Testing Technician to perform field and laboratory testing on CDOT projects.

You will serve as a technical resource to managers, engineers, and junior technicians, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. The ideal candidate has extensive soils, concrete, and asphalt testing experience, multiple certifications, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' construction materials testing and inspection experience.
• Experience coordinating testing activities and mentoring technical staff.
• Experience working on CDOT projects preferred.
• Accreditations in soils, concrete, and asphalt required (WAQTC, ACI, CAPA).
• Ability to work hours in excess of 40 per week and weekends as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to support other Shannon & Wilson offices.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee field and laboratory testing of construction materials including soils, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, grout, and related materials.
• Prepare accurate field reports, test results, observations, calculations, sketches, and photographic documentation.
• Interpret project specifications and testing requirements.
• Identify non-conforming work and communicate findings to project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Coordinate testing schedules and priorities among multiple active projects.
• Supervise technician testing activities and provide technical guidance and mentoring to entry-level and mid-level technicians.
• Assist with technician training, development, and certification preparation.
• Manage office accreditations related to field and materials testing.
• Maintain testing equipment, calibration records, and QA documentation.
• Follow QA policies and Safety procedures.

Skills

Soil testing

Concrete testing

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

WAQTC Certification

ACI Certification

CAPA Certification

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Shannon & Wilson, Inc. seeks an experienced Materials Testing Technician to perform field and laboratory testing on CDOT projects.

You will serve as a technical resource to managers, engineers, and junior technicians, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. The ideal candidate has extensive soils, concrete, and asphalt testing experience, multiple certifications, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.