CMT Field Technician 1

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver CO Atlas currently has over 3500 employees with offices throughout the US including Alaska & Hawaii. Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. Its how we are built with the best people in the industry with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. Were just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a CMT Field Technician 1 to join our San Antonio TX team! Come join us!

The CMT Field Technician will perform advanced laboratory testing for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) concrete soils and aggregates to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards. This role requires an experienced professional with 2 years in the construction industry particularly in HMA production and testing and the ability to work independently while supporting District and Area Offices.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct material testing for HMA concrete soils and aggregates in the field laboratory or plant.
• Perform batching of blank and bulk samples for correction factors.
• Ensure compliance with TxDOT HMA specifications and support quality control and production oversight.
• Perform daily quality control and assurance sampling and testing to ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Provide technical support to roadway personnel addressing placement testing inquiries and performing testing.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and ensure proper documentation of test results.
• Abide by all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage incoming data streams ensuring all inputs are correctly received and categorized according to established protocols.
• Perform initial assessments on system-generated tasks and queries applying foundational knowledge to resolve basic issues.
• Accurately log and document all activities maintaining detailed records for quality assurance and reporting purposes.
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to Level 2 specialists providing clear and concise information to facilitate a swift resolution.
• Collaborate with team members to identify patterns and trends contributing to process improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all operational guidelines and security standards to ensure data integrity and system stability.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay updated on new procedures tools and system enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

• 2 years of experience in the construction industry with a focus on HMA concrete soils and aggregates.
• Proven ability to read and comprehend plans specifications and test procedures.
• Working knowledge of concrete soils base and asphalt pavements.
• Experience in highway or building construction with a history of working effectively with contractors and owners.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Current TxAPA Level 1A is required.

Technical requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and other technical tools for material testing.
• Preferred certifications: TxAPA Level 1A 1B SB101 SB102 and ACI Field Grade 1.
• Knowledge of TXDOT testing procedures relating to asphalt materials.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in preparing and documenting test result in accordance with TXDOT standards and project requirements.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts as well as off hours when needed.
• Flexibility to transition between field testing inspection duties and laboratory testing responsibilities as required.
• Availability to work up to 60 hours per week as needed.
• Willing to learn and work any shift that is needed.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status Atlas benefits include health dental vision life AD&D voluntary life / AD&D disability benefits leaves of absence 401k paid time off paid holidays employee assistance program educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company known for our unique values-driven approach and brought to life by the industrys most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing inspection engineering environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation commercial water government education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks we act with compassion empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time. For more information read through our EEO Policy