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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 ENRs Top 500 list alongside the nations top firms. With a 60year history Certerra has a passion for highend services constant innovation and investment in the development of worldclass 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 GeoTest services division in Washington State.
This Opportunity:
Certerras team is growing and we have opportunities for Construction Materials Testing Technicians in Washington State to perform field inspections and observations for commercial industrial and transportation related construction projects. We are seeking construction professionals looking to branch their career into testing and inspection.
Your Impact
- 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
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in the construction industry
- Valid Drivers 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 Companys driving (MVR) policy
Preferred Qualifications
- 05 year Construction Materials Testing experience either on commercial projects or on transportation construction projects
- ACI Field Level I certification (concrete sampling and field testing)
- ACI Certifications in: Concrete Aggregate Lab.
- ICC certifications in: Reinforced Concrete Structural Steel Prestressed Concrete Structural Masonry Soils Fireproofing.
- CWI Certification
- WABO Certifications
- NDT Certs in: Ultrasonic Testing Radiographic Testing Magnetic Particle Liquid Penetrant Visual Testing
- 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 DOT certifications
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
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
