Senior Materials Testing Technician — CDOT Projects

Shannon & Wilson Inc; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Medical, prescription, vision, dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Pre-tax health FSA

Profit sharing and 401(k)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm providing geotechnical engineering, environmental and related services. The Materials Testing Technician will perform field and laboratory testing on CDOT projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications, while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of materials testing experience, multiple certifications, and the ability to work independently, with willingness to travel and adapt to field conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' of 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, and CAPA certifications).
• Ability to work hours in excess of 40 per week and weekends as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to travel to support field sites and 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 quality assurance documentation.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health & Safety and Loss Prevention procedures and policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Independence

Travel

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WAQTC

ACI

CAPA

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm providing geotechnical engineering, environmental and related services. The Materials Testing Technician will perform field and laboratory testing on CDOT projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications, while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of materials testing experience, multiple certifications, and the ability to work independently, with willingness to travel and adapt to field conditions.