Construction Materials Testing Technician (Full-time) - ATLANTA, GA

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse materials testing and some construction inspections.
• Support the company's CEI services for ensuring quality assurance for clients and projects.
• Perform moisture and compaction tests using Nuclear Densimeter or sand cone device.
• Obtain representative field samples and perform a variety of tests on concrete materials to determine temperature, unit, weight, slump, yield, and air entrainment.
• Work in proximity to heavy construction equipment, requiring standing and climbing in and out of deep trenches, exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, and dust, along with working in adverse weather conditions.
• Use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments.
• Communicate with the public, other employees, vendors, management, and contractors to relay/review job progress, results of lab/field tests, and scheduling of work.
• Prepare test results documentation to relay job progress and describe unusual job site conditions.
• Meet scheduling and attendance requirements.
• Learn job-related material through on-the-job training and in a classroom setting regarding field and lab sampling and testing procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-5 years of experience in building construction, construction inspection, paraprofessional engineering work, or work involving construction materials testing.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician I, GDOT FCON Certification preferred, Portable Nuclear Gauge user certification.
• A valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the properties, characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of the materials used in construction.

Skills

• Ability to carry required instruments and equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retailment savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.