Construction Materials Testing Technician

Job Description

 

 

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. 

 

Step into Your New Role

 

Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in the Intermountain West, is looking for Field Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our Northern California Team with offices in Hayward, and Pittsburg. In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers:

• SIGNING BONUS!!!
• Relocation Assistance
• Competitive Wages
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO)
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.)
• Relocation bonuses available for out of state candidates
• Employee referral bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry

 

If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity where you can development your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on legacy projects; then we want to talk to you!

 

We're looking for inspection and testing professionals to join us in providing high-level inspection and testing services to our diverse client base on projects throughout California. This position offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile projects, and be part of an industry leading company.

  

 This position requires the ability to:

• 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 Office Area assigned, travel throughout Northern California will be required.

 

The ideal candidate for this role of Technician I should have the following certifications or experience:

• 0-3 years of 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.

The ideal candidate for this role of Technician II should meet all of the criteria of the Technician I plus:

• 1-3 years of construction materials testing experience.
• At least four field-oriented Certifications (Caltrans, ACI, NICET)

The ideal candidate for this role of Technician III should meet all of the criteria of the Technician II plus:

• 3-8 years of construction materials testing experience.
• At least six field-oriented Certifications (Caltrans, ACI, NICET)

The ideal candidate for this role of Technician IV should meet all of the criteria of the Technician III plus:

• 8+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing expe