Construction Materials Testing Field Technician
Salt Lake City, UT
West – Construction Services Department /
Full-Time /
On-site
Our field technicians are responsible for conducting tests and inspections on construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, and soil. Their role is to ensure that construction materials are meeting the required quality standards and specifications.
Prior certifications and experience are preferred, but not necessary. We teach and train on-site!
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct field tests and inspections of construction materials, such as concrete slump tests, density tests, and soil compaction tests, according to industry standards and specifications.
- Collect samples of construction materials and transport them to the laboratory for analysis.
- Record and document test results accurately and communicate findings to supervisors and project managers.
- Operate and maintain testing equipment, including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure that all testing procedures are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, following all safety protocols and regulations.
- Collaborate with other members of the project team, including engineers, contractors, and architects, to ensure that materials meet project specifications.
- Prepare reports summarizing test results and communicate findings to project stakeholders
- Keep up-to-date with industry standards and changes in technology related to materials testing.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients, responding to questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Required Qualifications:
- Willingness to learn and obtain new certifications.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
- Nuclear Gauge Certified, Nuclear Gauge Safety
About UES
UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future.
Our Team Members
Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely grounded in excellence. Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors. To learn more about UES, visit teamues.com
Our Benefits
We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at westcareers@teamues.com
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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
