What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Field Testing Technician position at Landmark Testing & Engineering?
Are you looking for a career in the construction industry? Landmark Testing & Engineering of St. George, Utah is seeking a Construction Material Testing Technician with the opportunity to advance to a Special Inspector.
We are looking for ENTRY level or EXPERIENCED technicians seeking a career in the booming Construction Industry of Southern Utah to join our team. We are focused on client satisfaction and employee growth.
BASIC FUNCTION
The primary function of the Field Technician:
Field Technicians are the primary workforce of Landmark Testing and Engineering's whose primary purpose is to conduct field-testing and observations. Field Technicians perform tests according to ASTM, AASHTO, and other agency standards on soils, concrete, and bituminous materials. Under the direction of senior level techs or projects managers, you will; understand the project requirements, transport material samples to the in-house laboratory for further testing and analysis. All testing and observations are reported and submitted daily in an electronic report using a company provided tablet. While most of their time is spent in the St. George area, Field Technicians can be asked to work throughout Utah, Arizona, and Nevada (less than 2 weeks at a time).
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Education or Equivalent
- Submittal for a drug screen and motor vehicle background check
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Person with a strong work ethic looking to grow their career in the construction industry.
- Valid drivers’ license with acceptable violation history
- No experience in the construction industry – we will provide the skills and certifications necessary to perform the job.
- If you have Material Testing experience, that’s great! We will assist you in advancing in the industry!
- Ability to operate a computer and enter, format, and translate data using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English. Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.
- The Field Technician must be able to use general mathematical skills.
- Must possess the ability to work out of town for up to a week at a time and have the ability to study and learn specifications and manuals to receive industry standard certification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
Physical Setting:
- Construction site
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Ability to Commute:
- Saint George, UT 84790 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint George, UT 84790: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20