Construction Material Testing Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.
This role will be working out of our: Materials Department services division in our offices.

This Opportunity:

We have immediate full-time career opportunities for a Construction Materials Testing Technician in several of our offices. Certerra offers on-going training and the ability to gain valuable career experience and technical certifications.

Job Duties
• Test and inspect construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and hot mix asphalt on construction job sites.
• Prepare daily reports on observation and testing activities
• Review reports and test data for accuracy and completeness

Job Requirements
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as a team player
• Capable of working independently
• Strong communication and detailed writing skills
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to lift and carry 30 to 50 lbs. and 80 lbs. periodically
• Basic math and writing skills
• Involves outside work in various weather conditions, available to work irregular and weekend hours.
• Ability to pass a drug screen

Required & Preferred Education & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate clearly and politely with clients

Certifications that could be applicable for this position:
• ACI – American Concrete Institute Field or Laboratory
• ICC – International Code Council
• NICET – National Institution for Certification in Engineering Technologies
• WAQTC and ACNM TTCP

Physical Demands

• Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work
• Ability to stoop, kneel and to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
• Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles
• Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold if need

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

Training Available