CMT Field 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

As a CMT Field Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering safe, high-quality construction projects across Southeast Texas. You’ll work in the field collecting and documenting material test data that helps ensure roads, structures, and developments are built to specification and standards. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fieldwork, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to build a long-term career in construction materials testing.
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 Senior Engineer.
• Travels to various construction sites primarily throughout the Southeast Texas area with the potential for overnight and/or weekend as needed.
• 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 in place concrete.
• Performs field density testing on soil, also perform concrete, asphalt and other construction materials testing.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and assists other departments as necessary.
• Follows Atlas’ safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Construction experience
• TXDOT or ACI certifications required
• Willing to learn and work any shift that is needed.
• ACI, TXDOT, Asphalt Certifications
• Familiar with Excel, and ability to learn new systems such as TXDOT Site Manager
• Ability to communicate well, and problem solve under pressure while adhering to project specifications.
• Ability to travel, 25% of the time