Construction Materials Field Technician
About the role
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive. Our Construction Services team is looking for experienced Construction Materials Testing Technicians to join our team in Midland, TX.
Responsibilities
We're looking for individuals with strong initiative, who will perform construction observation and materials testing on various projects to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. Specific responsibilities include: following proper procedures, completing work in a timely manner, preparing daily field observation reports and materials testing data sheets; performing accurate computations, and maintaining cordial relationships with coworkers, clients, contractors, etc. This position may require travel from time to time.
Requirements
- 1-3 years minimum of construction materials testing or inspection experience
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
- Radiation Safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
- Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity
- Authorization to work in the United States
Hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications: TxDOT Testing Certifications, ICC Special Inspector Certifications, Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Structural Masonry, Spray Applied Fireproofing, Structural Steel and Bolting, Structural Welding.
Benefits
Kleinfelder offers: Competitive Wages; Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO); Certification training and professional development assistance (ICC, ACI, AWS, TxDOT, etc.); Employee referral bonuses; Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.