Special Inspector Construction Materials Testing Technician

MiconeStaffing; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay included

Certifications reimbursements/raises

Bonuses for continued professionalCert

Job summary

Our client, a Reno-based consulting engineering firm, is seeking NAQTC-certified Special Inspectors to join their field team in Reno, Nevada. This is not a beginner position — we are looking for inspectors who already hold their certs and can handle the pace of active job sites, with a willingness to commit to the schedule.

Expect 5–6 days per week with overtime and occasional night/weekend work. Pay ranges from $30–$34/hour with NAQTC certification, or $34–$38/hour with both NAQTC and ACI

Qualifications

• NAQTC certification (required)
• ACI certification strongly preferred — qualifies you for the higher pay tier
• 2+ years of inspection experience working under your certs
• Able to work outdoors in all conditions on active construction sites
• Team player with strong communication skills and a professional attitude
• Reliable — ready to commit to a full schedule and show up for the crew

Responsibilities

• Perform special inspections and construction materials testing for code compliance
• Write clear, accurate daily field reports
• Sample and transport construction materials

Skills

NAQTC certification

ACI certification

Construction inspection

Outdoor work

Team communication

Reliability

Job description

Special Inspector – NAQTC & ACI

Reno, NV

Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt)

About the Role

Our client, a well-established consulting engineering firm, is hiring NAQTC-certified Special Inspectors to join their field team in Reno, Nevada. This is not a beginner position — we're looking for inspectors who already hold their certs, know their way around an active job site, and want the hours. If you're a team player who can handle the pace of the construction world, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Perform special inspections and construction materials testing for code compliance
• Write clear, accurate daily field reports
• Sample and transport construction materials

Required Qualifications

• NAQTC certification (required)
• ACI certification strongly preferred — qualifies you for the higher pay tier
• 2+ years of inspection experience working under your certs
• Able to work outdoors in all conditions on active construction sites
• Team player with strong communication skills and a professional attitude
• Reliable — ready to commit to a full schedule and show up for the crew

Schedule & Work Environment

• 5–6 days per week; overtime is mandatory — this role is for people who want the hours
• Night pours: must be available to work nights and/or weekends as projects require
• Field-based, outdoor work in a fast-paced construction environment

Pay & Perks

• $30–$34/hour with NAQTC certification
• $34–$38/hour with both NAQTC and ACI certifications
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half over 40 hours/week — with mandatory OT, that adds up fast
• Reimbursements, bonuses, and raises for continued professional certifications

About the Company

Our client is a Reno-based consulting engineering firm providing special inspection and construction materials testing services across northern Nevada. They invest in their inspectors — paying for cert growth and rewarding the people who help them grow. Equal opportunity employer.