Traveling Construction Materials Testing Technician

Thompson Engineering; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering in Birmingham, AL 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 project specifications and quality.

Ideal candidates will be able to travel across multi-states to various job sites, perform field tests with a 40-pound nuclear density gauge, collect samples, and document results for the Team Leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ACI Level I Certification (or ability to obtain) and Nuclear Gauge Certification are required.
• Minimum of six months of construction materials testing experience is required.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading/Writing English

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Gauge Certification

ACI Level I Certification

Job description

Thompson Engineering in Birmingham, AL 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 project specifications and quality.

Ideal candidates will be able to travel across multi-states to various job sites, perform field tests with a 40-pound nuclear density gauge, collect samples, and document results for the Team Leader.