Construction Materials Testing Field Technician

Construction Materials Testing Field Technician 1

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Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart‑led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a CMT Field Technician 1 to join our Louisville, KY team! Come join us!

• Performs construction‑related field tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Senior Engineer.
• Travels to various construction sites primarily throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with the potential for overnight and/or weekend as needed.
• Relays information to project manager and/or engineer, with limited in‑field decision making.
• Transports equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set‑up.
• Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically.
• Performs field quality control tests of in‑place concrete.
• Performs field density testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and assists other departments as necessary.
• Follows Atlas’ safety plans, programs, policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Continued education, college degree, and/or degree in technical fields a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12‑hour work day in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Experience with concrete, soils and asphalt testing is preferred.
• Motivated, career‑oriented individual striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry.
• Must be willing to travel within Kentucky and Indiana as required by assignments.

• Work toward and achieve American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level 1 certification within six months of employment.
• Excellent skills in technical writing and verbal communications.

• Ability to travel up to 10 %, mostly within Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
• Desire to obtain relevant professional registration or certifications, if not already obtained.

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

We strive to be the most sought‑after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values‑driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

• Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship.

Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO policy c.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-_Know Your Rights
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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering