Construction Materials Testing Technician

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder a long-standing industry leader in Texas is looking for aConstruction Materials Testing Technicianto join ourAustin TX addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area Kleinfelder also offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Benefits including medical dental vision & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO)
• Certification training and professional development (ICC ACI AWS etc.)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

If you are looking for aCAREERopportunity where you can develop your professional skills enhance your technical certifications and work on legacy projects; then we want to talk to you!

Were looking for individuals with strong initiative who will perform construction observation and materials testing on various projects to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.

Specific responsibilities include:

• following proper procedures
• completing work in a timely manner
• prepare daily field observation reports and materials testing data sheets;
• performing accurate computations and
• maintaining cordial relationships with coworkers clients contractors etc.
• willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

This position may require travel from time to time.

Consideration for this position requires that following certifications or experience:

• 1-3 years minimum of construction materials testing or inspection experience.
• Valid ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 Certification
• Valid Radiation Safety training certification for the operation of a nuclear density gauge.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid drivers license with good driving record.
• Able to use a company-provided laptop or tablet with working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word Excel Outlook etc.).
• A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States

In addition to the above required certification hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

• Valid TxDOT Testing Certifications
• Valid ICC Special Inspector Certifications
• Reinforced Concrete
• Prestressed Concrete
• Structural Masonry
• Spray Applied Fireproofing
• Structural Steel and Bolting
• Structural Welding
• Valid Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) Field Certification
• Valid OSHA-10 Certification

This position requires the ability to:

• Bend stoop and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck etc.).
• Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e. ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine concrete cylinder press etc.).
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.

While much of the work is local to the Austin-Metro Area some travel may be required.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.