Construction Materials Testing Technician

Construction Materials Testing Technician – Austin, TX

Take your construction career to the next level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you. Our team handles management, observation/inspection, laboratory testing, and materials and forensic engineering across more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Kleinfelder, a long‑standing industry leader in Texas, seeks a Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our Austin office. In addition to working on large projects, we offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA & FSA, 401K, paid holidays, PTO), certification training, employee referral bonuses, and career advancement opportunities.

• Follow proper procedures for construction observation and materials testing.
• Complete work in a timely manner.
• Prepare daily field observation reports and materials testing data sheets.
• Perform accurate computations.
• Maintain cordial relationships with coworkers, clients, contractors, etc.
• Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Travel as required from time to time.

• 1–3 years of construction materials testing or inspection experience.
• Valid ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 Certification.
• Valid Radiation Safety training certification for operation of a nuclear density gauge.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Proficient with a company‑provided laptop or tablet and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

• 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.

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds using handling equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment as necessary (e.g., ultrasonic non‑destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press).
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with appropriate safety protection.

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries have connected great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals delivering solutions that improve infrastructure. Our inclusive organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

We invest in professional development, offering reimbursement for continuing education, training and certification expenses, and an internal mentoring program.

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. No referral compensation will be paid without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement.