Construction Materials Testing Technician-Orange TX

About the role

Certerra/Insight Group has an immediate opening for a full-time Field (level 1) Construction Materials Testing (CMT) technician in Orange, Texas. The position is best suited for someone interested in working in a fast-paced consultant environment, does not mind some travel, and capable of effectively working as part of a collaborative team.

Certerra South, LLC. is a firm focused on building a highly skilled, collaborative team to provide innovative geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering services. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in the engineering field as part of a team that values collaboration and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Field and laboratory testing of construction materials
• Maintaining required certifications
• Coordinating with clients and Certerra/Insight Group engineering and professional staff
• Travel to client facilities as needed
• Report writing and computer skills
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM
• Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks
• Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects

Qualifications

• A strong safety focus and attention to detail
• Excellent plan reading skills
• A demonstrated math and technical aptitude
• Ability to pass an extensive background and drug screen
• Flexibility to work extended or non-traditional hours as needed
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• State DOT certifications, and/or NICET certifications
• ICC Concrete and Soils Certifications preferred or must be willing to get within 1 year
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification - must be willing to get within 1 year
• 2-5+ years of construction materials testing experience (preferred)
• A High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and walking as needed during safety inspections and training sessions.

The ability to lift 50-75 pounds

Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off as well as accrued Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holiday’s