CMT Field Technician​/Lab Technician

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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.

Atlas is looking to fill a hybrid role in Novi, MI that combines the duties of a field technician and lab technician. This individual will have in the field responsibilities such as providing field testing and inspections of concrete, masonry, soils, aggregates, and asphalt for private and public projects. This individual will also have lab responsibilities such as soils, concrete testing, and lab upkeep including maintaining lab accreditations.
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.

Performs field quality control tests of concrete, masonry, and other construction materials.

Performs field density testing on soil, asphalt, and other construction materials.

Obtain and maintain required certifications for the lab as well as construction materials testing and inspection in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Manage and conduct lab testing of concrete, soils, and other CMT materials.

Daily commutable travels to various construction sites, 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.

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 SOP's

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.

Ability to work toward and achieve industry required certifications. e.g., APNGA Nuclear Certification, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1, OSHA 10-hour Construction, etc.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to learn and operate specialty equipment.

Preference for relevant work experience, a technical or associate’s degree, but not required.

Preferred experience in testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Test methods, and American Standard Testing Materials (ASTM) standards, knowledge of AASHTO’s and Cement & Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) accreditation requirements and procedures, and knowledge of equipment calibrations and procedures compliant with AASHTO proficiency testing requirements.

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