Construction Materials Testing Technician

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in Texas, is looking for a Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our Austin, TX office. In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers:

* Competitive Wages

* Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO)

* Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.)

* Employee referral bonuses

* Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity where you can develop your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on legacy projects; then we want to talk to you!

We're looking for individuals with strong initiative, who will perform construction observation and materials testing on various projects to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.

Specific responsibilities include:

* following proper procedures,

* completing work in a timely manner,

* prepare daily field observation reports and materials testing data sheets;

* performing accurate computations, and

* maintaining cordial relationships with coworkers, clients, contractors, etc.

* willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

This position may require travel from time to time.

Consideration for this position requires that following certifications or experience:

* 1-3 years minimum of construction materials testing or inspection experience.

* Valid ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 Certification

* Valid Radiation Safety training certification for the operation of a nuclear density gauge.

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Valid driver's license with good driving record.

* Able to use a company-provided laptop or tablet with working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

* A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.

* Authorization to work in the United States

In addition to the above required certification, hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

* Valid TxDOT Testing Certifications

* Valid ICC Special Inspector Certifications

* Reinforced Concrete

* Prestressed Concrete

* Structural Masonry

* Spray Applied Fireproofing

* Structural Steel and Bolting

* Structural Welding

* Valid Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) Field Certification

* Valid OSHA-10 Certification

This position requires the ability to:

* Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).

* Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).

* Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.

* Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.

While much of the work is local to the Austin-Metro Area, some travel may be required.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:  Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every…