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Construction Materials Technician

Construction Materials Technician

CompanyWSP
LocationAsheville, NC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years related experience
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Reliability – must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
  • Ability to prepare reports and documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of Excel
  • Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required
  • Must pass physical, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy

Responsibilities

  • Perform testing on general building sites and facilities
  • Interpret project plans and specifications for compliance with projects requirements
  • Perform soil density testing using both nuclear gauge and sand cone in accordance with ASTM and project specifications on site at commercial construction projects
  • Perform sampling and testing of concrete in accordance with ASTM and project specifications
  • Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations and density calculations and results
  • Observe proof rolls, undercut operations, perform footing inspections with dynamic cone penetrometer, and inspect rebar
  • Test and work in accordance with Company safety policies
  • Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
  • Interact with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
  • Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year+ Construction Materials Testing experience either on commercial projects or on transportation construction projects
  • Recent graduate with BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • ACI Field Level I certification (concrete sampling and field testing)
  • Troxler or equivalent certification
  • Ability to evaluate soil subgrade prior to placement of fill and perform standard soil Proctor and moisture checks
  • Ability to read and understand site grading drawings
  • Other NCDOT certifications