Construction Materials Testing Technician

Position: Construction Materials Testing Technician I
Position Description

Metro Consulting Associates, LLC., (?

MCA?) is looking for a Construction Materials Testing Technician I to join our team! MCA is a multifaceted energy, land, and community development engineering and surveying firm serving public and private sector clients throughout the Midwest. The Construction Engineering Technician I is responsible for traveling to construction project sites and performing, under close supervision, a variety of quality assurance testing and inspections on construction materials such as soils, deep foundations, concrete, asphalt, and masonry to assure that the components of each structure are assembled in a manner consistent with plans and specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Perform a range of field testing and inspection services of construction materials (soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and masonry) on roads, utilities, parking lots, and various construction projects.

* Review all data for compliance with project specifications; record and communicate any deviations from the specifications to the project supervisor and client.

* Complete daily report of observation and accurately record test results; submit results to project supervisor for review and processing.

* Assist project supervisor with deficiency resolution.

* Communicate and interact with the general public, city employees, contractors, various agencies, and non-city utilities.

* All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* One (1) or more years of relevant field experience preferred.

* Required to have satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Record check and maintain a valid driver?s license.

* Able to pass federal DOT drug screening and background check.

* Must be able to communicate professionally with client representatives (supervisor, foreman, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites.

* Ability to read, understand and interpret spec books, blueprints, maps.

* Able to work individually or as a team.

* Knowledge of construction instruments/tools.

* Ability to learn to new field technologies/ willingness to get new certifications as required.

* Ability to focus on various tasks throughout the day and change focus with short notice.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

* Primarily work outdoors on construction sites.

* Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and could be required to walk for long distances on challenging terrain.

* Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time in both urban and remote areas across multiple states.

* Conduct work in a safe manner.

* Frequently lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Benefits

* Compensation ranges between $20.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.

* Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage and dental plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days of employment), 100% covered by the employer.

* Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.

* Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.

* Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, VSP, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.

* Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO available based on seniority.

* Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching, and financial resources.