Entry Level-Materials Testing Technician-Gray, ME

Job Overview

We have an immediate opening for a full time, Entry Level, Materials Testing Technician to be based at our Gray, Maine office and work on construction projects throughout southern and western Maine.

To thrive in this role you will not need experience – we will train you and pay you while you learn. You’ll typically be working Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work based on project needs. You can expect some early mornings and late evenings with regular overtime during the construction season. Most days you will drive to construction sites and perform field tests on materials like concrete, soil, aggregate, asphalt, grout, mortar, and steel.

You will often be the only S.W.COLE team member on job sites but you will interact with many people from other companies. The work can be physical at times: you will lift and carry samples of various construction materials including soil and concrete, walk through construction sites, or push a wheelbarrow. We complete this type of work year‑round. Safely conducting yourself and the equipment we entrust to you is a must.

S.W.COLE prioritizes and invests in the safety of its Team members, so you will be provided what you need to be safe on job sites including safety‑toe boots.

Perform field tests on materials, write or type observations and test results, regularly utilize a computer or tablet, and learn to read and understand design plans and specifications. When not in the field you will work in our laboratory or be training for more certifications.

• Basic math skills
• Ability to write and type observations and test results
• Proficiency with computer or tablet
• Ability to read design plans and specifications
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are not able to sponsor employment visas at this time.

S.W.COLE offers a benefits package that, depending on eligibility, includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week (start with 3 weeks accrual per year)
• Paid short and long term disability and basic life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
• Mobile phone stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety toe shoe program and allowance to use at our company clothing store

We have three options for traveling between our office and job sites for field based team members:
1) Use your own suitable vehicle and we compensate you for your mileage.
2) Use one of our company trucks.
3) Join our Company Vehicle Program, which includes an allotment for personal use.

We provide opportunities for extensive training and job experience to develop your skills and expertise and support your professional development to help you earn industry specific certifications. We also offer opportunities to fuel your growth and advancement in the company, including an internal leadership development program, Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program.

Interested? Fill out the application, upload your resume, and don’t forget to include a cover letter to show us your writing skills and tell us why you are a good candidate to be our next team member!

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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