Senior Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Engineering Field Technician
Greenville, SC
Mid-Atlantic (SUMMIT) – Construction Services Department /
Full-Time /
On-site
Job Responsibilities
- Travel safely to various job sites in a company-provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep, and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)
- Perform routine field sampling and/or testing on construction materials
- Responsible for field compaction testing, sampling, and observation of soils, stone, and asphalt, utilizing field equipment such as nuclear density gauges or drive tube methods
- Perform concrete, grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests, and collecting compressive and flexural strength
- Sample asphalt cores to verify thickness
- Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
- Perform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways, and other surfaces
- Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronically
- Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field-testing reports on a daily basis
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies
- Other tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
- Experience with ASTM, AASHTO and DOT standards
- Nuclear Density Gauge Certification
- Two or more of the following active certifications:
- American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I
- International Code Council (ICC) Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
- National Institute Certification for Engineering Technologies (NICET): Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils)
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Certifications (Soil, Density, Asphalt, & Concrete)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer
