CMT Technician, Materials

About the role

We are seeking a CMT Technician to join our growing team. As a CMT Technician, you will perform field and laboratory tests on construction materials to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. This role supports environmental, engineering, and construction projects by providing accurate test and inspection data, maintaining equipment, and preparing detailed reports. You will work collaboratively with engineering staff, contractors, and clients to ensure quality and safety on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory tests according to prescribed procedures and standards.
• Collect soil and concrete samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary reports.
• Use specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare reports and technical data.
• Operate computer systems and peripheral equipment; maintain results log.
• Set up, maintain, and calibrate equipment.
• Confer with engineering staff on test efforts.
• Inspect construction activities on heavy highway construction projects.
• Monitor work performed by contractors or vendors.
• Ensure materials used on projects meet specifications.
• Inspect common, unclassified and roadway excavation, embankment, borrow pits, and removal, storage, and placement of topsoil.
• Complete appropriate forms and paperwork for construction activities completed each day.
• Maintain considerable contact with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Work with other task team members and leaders.
• Move cases weighing up to 95 pounds.
• Push up to 250 pounds in a wheelbarrow.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Operate tools requiring fine motor skills.
• Traverse construction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Position self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Conduct visual assessments of construction quality and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Field and lab assignments may require travel and/or work to be performed on site.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Operate tools requiring fine motor skills.
• Move materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Traverse construction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Conduct visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• Position self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Ascend/descend into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
• May remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Primarily field-based role; must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full-time position with standard business hours; occasional night work or overtime may be required based on project deadlines.
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory. Travel may be required.

About Us

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces, and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Part-time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.