Travel-Focused Construction Materials Testing Technician

Thompson Engineering

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Thompson Engineering is seeking qualified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technicians for multiple locations. This role oversees daily field testing and inspection on active construction sites to ensure conformity with project specs and quality requirements.

Ideal candidates travel across multi-states to various job sites as needed. Responsibilities include field testing with a nuclear gauge, sampling and testing concrete, soil sampling, data recording, and report submission to the Team

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of six (6) months of construction materials testing experience.
ACI Level I Certification (or ability to obtain).
Nuclear Gauge Certification.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Perform field testing of construction materials using a 40-pound nuclear density gauge.
Obtain concrete samples from ready-mix trucks and prepare concrete test cylinders.
Conduct concrete testing and transport samples to the laboratory for analysis.
Collect, document, and deliver soil samples from job sites to the laboratory.
Observe construction activities and accurately record performance data.
Maintain daily field diaries and submit reports to the Team Leader.