CMT Concrete Lab Technician-Dallas, TX

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Job Summary:

The CMT Concrete Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory testing of concrete and other construction materials to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements. The Lab Technician assists the Lab Manager in all aspects of the Lab testing, including lab testing principles, practices and procedures. The ability to perform materials testing on soils, concrete, and demonstrated capability for communication and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check the concrete log for samples delivered from field technicians
• Strip, Mark and store cylinders in correct curing rooms
• Perform compressive strength testing on concrete cylinders
• Operate and maintain testing equipment in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards
• Accurately record and report test results in a timely manner
• Ensure lab cleanliness and proper storage of materials and documentation
• Follow all safety protocols and comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., ACI, ASTM, TxDOT)
• Job site visits to pick up cylinders (as needed)
• Clearly document in detail lab testing results
• Communicate with technicians
• Perform materials testing

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or coursework in construction or engineering preferred
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Basic understanding of construction materials and laboratory procedures
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standardized testing procedures
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials (up to 50 lbs)
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions.

We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.