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Construction Materials Testing Technician

Atlas Technical Consultants
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees in offices throughout the US. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s 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. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company. Come join us!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

This position, ideal for a motivated, career-oriented university engineering school student striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry, has the following job responsibilities:

  • Perform field and laboratory tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Geotechnical Group Engineers.
  • Perform laboratory testing including soil proctor, soil moisture and plasticity, aggregate and sieve analysis, concrete compressive strength, and other standard lab tests.
  • Perform field work including testing and/or inspection of soil and aggregate field placement, footing excavations, reinforcement steel, ready-mix concrete, concrete slabs, floor flatness, masonry, and asphalt.
  • Travel to various construction sites primarily throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, typically during daytime, normal working hours, but may include overnight and/or weekend, as needed.
  • Accurately record test results and daily field observations, including within software such as Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
  • Transport equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provide physical assistance in equipment set-up
  • Compose reports summarizing site and testing activities
  • Clean equipment, vehicles and work areas, and perform housekeeping within the laboratory environment
  • Assist other technicians or professional staff on tasks, and assist other departments as necessary
  • Communicate effectively with Atlas managers, engineering staff, and contractors
  • Perform all job functions within Atlas safety guidelines
  • Perform other duties as requested/required

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred but not required
  • Valid Driver's license with good driving record required
  • Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions
  • Reasoning, critical thinking, mathematical (simple calculations) and language skills (read, write and speak acceptable business English)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour work day in varying weather conditions in varying terrain
  • Ability to travel as necessary for job related duties and stay overnight out of town if required

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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Nights as needed
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

  • What are your compensation expectations?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • ACI Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Louisville, KY 40206 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24

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