Materials Testing Technician

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About the role

WSB is seeking a Materials Testing Technician for our Arlington or Melissa locations. WSB is looking for well-known and trusted professionals who value honesty, integrity, a strong work ethic, and superior client service.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tests according to prescribed procedures and standards.
• Provide test and inspection data for environmental, engineering, field, and laboratory projects.
• Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Collect soil and concrete samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary reports.
• Use specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare reports and/or technical data.
• Operate computer systems and peripheral equipment.
• Maintain results log.
• Confer with Engineering staff on test efforts.
• Set up, maintain, and calibrate equipment.
• Requires some lifting and carrying.
• Field assignments may require travel and/or work to be performed on site.
• Work with other task team members and leaders.
• Considerable contact with clients, subcontractors, and vendors expected.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass the following exams within 60 days of employment: Nuclear Density Safety Course.
• Ability to lift/carry a case that weighs 95 pounds and push up to 250 pounds in a wheelbarrow required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to prepare reports and documentation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.
• Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Traverses construction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.

Qualifications

• Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• 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.
• Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.

Skills

• Ability to lift/carry a case that weighs 95 pounds and push up to 250 pounds in a wheelbarrow.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to prepare reports and documentation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.
• Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Traverses construction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.

Benefits

Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part-time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Standard business hours; occasional night work or overtime may be required based on project deadlines.