Construction Materials Testing Technician I
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Perform field observations and materials sampling/testing for construction projects involving soils, concrete, steel, and masonry. Cast field samples for strength verification, operate heavy equipment such as ultrasonic testing machines, and deliver samples to the laboratory. Write daily field reports documenting contractor work and compliance status, while providing daily phone updates to the department manager. Maintain accurate work activity records and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols while working in variable weather conditions. This role supports the Charlotte-Metro Area infrastructure team, offering certification training in areas like ACI and AWS.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience
- Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity
- Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing
- Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records
- Attention to detail, quality, and safety
- Authorization to work in the United States
- 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 Charlotte-Metro Area, some travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- NCDOT testing/inspection certifications
- ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Reinforced Concrete, Pre-stressed Concrete, Soil, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting)
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - American Welding Society (AWS)
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