Qualification Must-Haves:
- 2+ years of equivalent experience in construction materials testing
- Comfortable working full time (40 hours) year-round, and 50-55 hours a week during busy season
- Valid drivers license

ACI certification in one or more of the following areas is required:
- Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
- Concrete Strength Testing Technician
- Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation

Qualification Plusses:
- NICET Level II certification in Asphalt, Concrete, or Soils.
- NICET Level II certification (Geotechnical) in one or more of the following categories: Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist
- ICC certification in one or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding.
- American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI)
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT).

Summary:
The largest engineering firm in the CMT industry is on the lookout for a Construction Materials technician to join their expanding team in their Dallas, Texas office locations. As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our client's major investments, collaborating with industry peers to tackle construction challenges head-on. Your responsibilities encompass conducting vital materials testing, on-site observations, and inspection services across diverse projects. From transportation projects like roadways and bridges to renewable energy initiatives such as wind and solar farms, and even healthcare and educational infrastructure, your work will leave a lasting impact. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, you'll deliver documentation of findings to clients and partners, facilitating prompt problem-solving and cost savings. Your duties may range from field and lab testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt to inspecting foundations, steel structures, and masonry, all aimed at enhancing durability, safety, and compliance with project specifications.

Responsibilities include:
- Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel)
- Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results.
- Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
- Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the PM.
- Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas.
- May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites.
- Adhere to strict safety standards.