Construction Materials Engineering Technicians

Job Ad Title: Construction Materials Engineering TechnicianrnCareer Architecture Title: Construction Engineering Technician IIIrnRequisition Number: Year-Location#-TBDrn rn rnJob Summary:rnPerforms routine testing of construction materials primarily on job sites. Also performs inspections of higher complexity and nature. Responsible for reporting test results in a logical and complete manner, often reviewing more simple test and inspection results of junior staff. Responsible for equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and calibration of testing and inspection equipment. Responsible for review and interpretation of plans and specifications, consulting with others as needed. May coordinate other staff on large projects.rnTesting: Perform soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt testing with little to no observation of more experienced technicians and/or professionals.rnEquipment: Maintain equipment in a clean and functioning manner. Maintain and calibrate equipment.rnReporting: Reporting: Report testing results under little to no observation of others. Report inspection results under the occasional observation of others.rnPlans, Specifications, and Codes: Interpret plans and specifications to identify testing frequencies and test result ranges under minimal observation of others. Identify and interpret inspection-related items under the occasional observation of more experienced technicians and professionals. rnInspections: Perform project or building code-related inspections, based on certifications obtained, under the occasional of more experienced technicians and/or professionals.rnCoordination of Others: May assign testing and/or inspections to other staff on small to medium projects and perform preliminary reviews of their testing and inspection results.rn rnMinimum Qualifications:rnrnHigh School diploma/GEDrnVocational training, a plusrn2+ years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materialsrnFour (4) or more active certifications:rnrnAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory TechnicianrnInternational Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)rnDOT Certifications in the fields of Aggregate, Conventional Density, Asphalt, and ConcreternrnrnEffective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English languagernEffective math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measurernProficiently complete data entry into multiple software applications on a smart device, using Microsoft Office and emailrnrn rnWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:rnYou are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment:rnrnWorking outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions rnWalking over rough and uneven terrain rnStanding up to 8-12 hours a dayrnRoutinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment) rnManeuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sitesrnTraveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessaryrnWorking outside of normal business hours when necessary