Material Tester/Geologist

Job description

ACE Quality Control has an immediate career opportunity for an entry level or experienced Geotechnical Materials Tester in our Sacramento office. Duties include performing field and plant inspections during the production and placement of asphalt concrete, portland cement concrete, and other construction related material such as oil binder, aggregates, cements, and admixtures. Will also visit quarries and mine pits to witness material source sampling, stockpiling and testing samples of binders, cement admixtures and other related materials.

Willing to train entry level individuals with at least a year of construction experience who are eager, willing to learn and have strong interpersonal skills.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

ACE Quality Control is a Geotechnical, Environmental, Special Inspection and Materials Testing firm. We are part of Allerion Consulting Group, Inc. Our professional team delivers quality control services for construction projects throughout Northern California. We are a Drug Free work environment. We offer competitive wages, benefits package and career growth when warranted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Knowledgeable on the placement, sampling, and testing of materials used in state transportation projects

· Knowledgeable of material testing requirements and QA/QC frequencies as they relate to Caltrans Special Provisions, Standard Specifications, and Construction Manual

· Familiarity with weighing and batching equipment

· Ability to interpret material test data, provide analytical determination of material acceptability, and visually recognize basic material properties throughout production and placement

· Ability to prepare material inspection and testing reports and back up calculations

· Ability to work independently, make clear recommendations, prepare concise reports/documentation, and work constructively with others

· Possess a valid California driver's license and clean driving record

· Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50#

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications: Possess current California Test Method certifications for materials typically utilized in state transportation projects including CTM 105, CTM 125, CTM 201, CTM 202, CTM216, CTM217, CTM226, CTM227, CTM231, CTM 308, CTM 309, CTM 382, CTM504, CTM518, CTM523, CTM524, CTM533, CTM539, CTM540, CTM552, CTM556, CTM 557

Preferred Certs include:

· AASHTO - T11, T27, T84, T85, T96, T166, T176, T209, T275, T308, T329

· ACI Field - Grade 1 and ACI Aggregate - Grade 1 certifications

· NICET Levels 1-2 - Soils, asphalt, concrete, and highway materials

Experience: Five (5) years recent experience in the inspection, sampling and testing of materials used on state transportation projects Experienced in performing compaction testing and certified in Nuclear Gauge Operator Training. Entry level must have three (1) year recent experience in construction or heavy lifting outside in the elements.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $24