Special Inspections Technician II

Overview

As a Special Inspections Technician II (SIT II) for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will be working under the immediate supervision/direction of a registered professional engineer. You will work as a team member alongside site managers and engineers to perform the required inspection or sampling services. Our special Inspections technicians play a critical role in the quality assurance for every construction project no matter how large or small.

Responsibilities

• Collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing
• Continuously monitor general contractor activities, including onsite testing and reporting of earthwork and soil construction; foundation/subgrade evaluation; reinforcing steel; concrete placements; masonry as well as asphalt testing
• Accurately prepare daily reports for submission to the assigned project engineer
• Include test results summary and detailed construction site observations in the reports

Requirements

• At least eighteen (18) years of age
• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
• 2-5 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of construction materials testing services or more than 5 years’ experience in lieu of certifications and exhibits skills appropriate for this technician level
• Active certifications: ACI-1 Concrete and ICC Soils (or SCDOT/NCDOT Earthwork) plus ability to obtain and/or recertify for one of the certifications below within three months of employment: ICC Reinforced Concrete or ICC Masonry + 1 additional industry certification (i.e., fireproofing) based on the discretion of your managers’ needs
• Valid Driver's License with Clean Motor Vehicle Driving history (3 years)
• Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods of time, and during regular construction hours, including early AM concrete placements
• Self-motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state, and federal authorities of all levels
• Detail oriented and work in a time conscious and time effective manner
• Basic knowledge in the operation of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift (70-85 pounds), tug and pull full (wheelbarrow of concrete), on unstable, unpaved ground

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and/or recertify for one of the certifications listed above within three months of employment
• Ability to work independently and complete scheduled tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Detail oriented and time conscious
• Basic computer skills
• Physical abilities to perform job duties

Skills

• Construction materials testing services
• Concrete and soil sampling
• Site observation and reporting
• Communication and collaboration with team members and clients
• Time management and attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(K) with partial company matching
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Company Vehicle/gas card (restrictions apply)
• Time and a half overtime pay
• 100% of travel expenses are covered by BLE
• Education reimbursement program (conditions apply)
• Employee referral program