CMT Technician

About the role

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services. We provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, with a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work, aiming for smart, safe, and sustainable results.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction-related field tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Supervisory Staff.
• Daily commutable travels to various construction sites primarily throughout the Indianapolis metro area, with the occasional overnight and/or weekend work when required.
• Relays information to project manager and/or engineer, with limited in-field decision making.
• Transports equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.
• Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically.
• Performs field quality control tests of concrete and masonry construction.
• Performs field density testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and supports other departments as necessary.
• Follows Atlas’ safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 50 lbs., stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of a workday in varying weather conditions in varying terrain.
• Motivated, career-oriented individual striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry.
• Willing to travel near the reporting office and surrounding areas as required by assignments.
• Works well independently.
• Experience with/within a construction related field is a plus.
• Should be safety conscious, a team player, energetic, self-motivated, eager to learn, possess good written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to work toward and achieve industry required certifications, such as APNGA Nuclear Certification, OSHA 10-hour Construction, etc.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and operate specialty equipment.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities

• Materials Laboratory, Geotechnical Drilling, or Soils related experience would be a plus.
• Preference to one or more of the following certifications: ICC, NICET, NETTCP, CWI, etc., but not required.
• Preferred not required: American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1