CMT Technician, Materials

Career Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform field 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Moves a case weighing up to 95 pounds.
• Pushes up to 250 pounds in a wheelbarrow.
• Remains in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.
• Traverses construction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Conducts visual assessments of construction quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or certifications related to construction inspection or construction materials testing preferred but not required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Must pass the following exam within 60 days of employment (if not currently held): Nuclear Density Safety Course.

Benefits

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. Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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

EEO/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.