Construction Materials Testing Technician

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re a Construction Materials Testing Technician ready to perform construction-related field tests and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll conduct construction materials field testing and quality control in accordance with safety, QC plans, and project specifications.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs construction-related field tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Supervisory Staff.

• Daily commutable travels to various construction sites primarily throughout Nebraska, with the occasional overnight and/or weekend work when required.

• Relays information to project manager and/or engineer, with limited in-field decision making.

• Transports equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.

• Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically.

• Performs field quality control tests of concrete and masonry construction. Performs field density testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.

• Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and supports other departments as necessary.

• Follows Atlas’ safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs

• Ability to follow Atlas' QC plan and SOP's.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 50 lbs., stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of a workday in varying weather conditions in varying terrain.
• Motivated, career-oriented individual striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry.
• Must be willing to travel near the reporting office and surrounding areas as required by assignments.
• Works well independently.
• Experience with/within a construction related field is a plus.
• Should be safety conscious, a team player, energetic, self-motivated, eager to learn, possess good written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Technical requirements:

• Ability to work toward and achieve industry required certifications. e.g., APNGA Nuclear Certification, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, OSHA 10-hour Construction, etc.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and operate specialty equipment. Ability to work toward and achieve industry required certifications. e.g., APNGA Nuclear Certification, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, OSHA 10-hour Construction, etc.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Materials Laboratory, Geotechnical Drilling, or Soils related experience would be a plus.
• Preference to one or more of the following certifications: ICC, NICET, NETTCP, CWI, etc., but not required.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the fu