Construction Materials Testing Technician

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

About the role

The primary function of the Construction Materials Testing Technician is to provide construction representative testing and inspection services on various construction and land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules, company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws.
• Set up, conduct, and analyze standard field and lab tests following prescribed procedures.
• Perform testing/inspection of soil, aggregates, concrete, masonry, rebar, and bituminous pavement in the field and laboratory.
  • Concrete tests may include air content, slump, temperature, casting of concrete cylinders, de-molding, and compression testing.
  • Soil/aggregate testing may include mechanical analysis, Proctor, Atterberg Limit, soil nuclear density testing, and sand cone testing.
  • Bituminous pavement testing may include nuclear density testing to establish a rolling pattern or verify field density, testing bituminous cores for thickness and density, tests for oil content (extraction) and gradation, Gyratory density, and air voids.
• Perform excavation observations, document exposed soil conditions are suitable for planned construction, and proof-roll testing for suitability of street subgrade/aggregate base prior to pavement placement.
• Solve technical problems using application of standard techniques.
• Assist in documenting on-site test results; examine and analyze test results and explain unusual findings.
• Ensure that all testing equipment and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Communicate with Clients, Technicians, and Project Managers on a professional level to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in construction industry or two years technical/trade preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification – Grade 1.
• MnDOT Certifications preferred.
• ICC Masonry, Steel Concrete Inspector preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel).
• Understanding of Nuclear Density Gauge Radiation Safety.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle within company policy.
• Ability to document completed jobs including notes on client contacts, action in the field, subsequent laboratory test with dates and times noted for review purposes.
• Ability to maintain a tactful attitude and maintain good relationships with project engineers, owners, and contractors.
• Ability to talk knowledgably to project engineers and/or contractors about the jobs as required regarding work progress and necessary recommendations.
• Ability to convey thoughts orally accurately and fluently and in writing.
• Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events in the community, with customers and within the company.

Physical Demands

• Occasional moderate physical force required.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Work is primarily performed outdoors and may include walking on uneven terrain.

Pay

$25–$30/hr DOE

Schedule

Work schedule may be variable including nights and weekends depending on contractor’s schedules.