Construction Materials Testing Technician

Construction Materials Testing Technician

North Platte, NE

Job responsibilities

• Performs construction-related field tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Supervisory Staff.
• Daily commutable travels to various construction sites primarily throughout Nebraska, with the occasional overnight and/or weekend work when required.
• 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 concrete and masonry construction.
• Performs field density testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on tasks and supports other departments as necessary.
• Follows Atlas’ safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Ability to follow Atlas' QC plan and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 50 lbs., stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of a workday in varying weather conditions in varying terrain.
• Motivated, career-oriented individual striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry.
• Must be willing to travel near the reporting office and surrounding areas as required by assignments.
• Works well independently.
• Experience with/within a construction related field is a plus.
• Should be safety conscious, a team player, energetic, self‑motivated, eager to learn, possess good written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Technical requirements

• Ability to work toward and achieve industry‑required certifications (e.g., APNGA Nuclear Certification, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, OSHA 10‑hour Construction, etc.).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and operate specialty equipment.

Other miscellaneous qualities

• Materials Laboratory, Geotechnical Drilling, or Soils related experience would be a plus.
• Preference to one or more of the following certifications: ICC, NICET, NETTCP, CWI, etc., but not required.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values Life: We enhance quality of life.

We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work. EEOC Statement

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