Construction Materials Tester

Location:

Houston/Stafford, Texas

Travel:
Greater Houston area with assignments throughout Texas

Experience:

Minimum one year of construction materials testing experience with experience in soil density testing; two years preferred

ETI Services, Inc. is a Houston-area geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing firm serving projects of varying sizes and complexity. Our engineers and technicians support roadways, drainage structures, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, private subdivisions, and other developments throughout Texas.

Our work includes geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, laboratory testing, and special inspections. We are committed to our core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, and we take pride in providing reliable testing, clear reporting, and practical support to our clients. Learn more at  (Construction Materials Testing)

ETI Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable, motivated Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our team. This position will be based in the Houston area and will involve regular travel to project sites throughout Greater Houston, with occasional assignments elsewhere in Texas.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of Construction Material Testing experience, works well independently, communicates professionally, and is willing to obtain additional industry certifications. The position includes both field and laboratory work involving soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, and related construction materials.

• Perform field testing, sampling, and inspections of soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, and other construction materials.
• Conduct soil compaction testing and observe concrete placements and other construction activities.
• Perform laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete as trained and assigned.
• Accurately document testing procedures, observations, results, and construction activities.
• Prepare and submit detailed daily field reports on time.
• Review and follow project plans, specifications, testing procedures, and applicable industry standards.
• Communicate testing results and construction concerns to project managers, CMT supervisors, contractors, and other project personnel.
• Keep supervisors and dispatchers informed of project progress, schedule changes, and delays.
• Coordinate with dispatch regarding daily assignments and project locations.
• Follow and help enforce all company and project safety requirements.
• Safely operate, maintain, and protect assigned testing equipment.
• Travel throughout the Houston area and occasionally to projects elsewhere in Texas.
• Participate in company-provided or approved training and work toward additional certifications.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of construction materials testing experience required with soil density testing experience; two or more years preferred.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I certification preferred. Candidates without this certification must be willing and able to obtain it.
• NICET Soils certification preferred, particularly NICET Soils Level II.
• Additional ACI, NICET, ICC, or related certifications are a plus.
• Must be punctual, reliable, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely results.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and testing procedures.
• Basic computer and smartphone skills, including Microsoft Outlook.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and a driving record acceptable for the position.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation, drug…