Traveling Experienced Construction Materials Testing Technician

Location: El Paso, TX to Deming, NM
Pay: $21 $ 38/hour, based on experience and certifications
Schedule: 8 weeks on, 1 week off, subject to project needs
Hours: Approximately 60 hours/week, typically 6 days/week at 10 hours/day
Employment Type: Direct hire

Ripple Effect Consulting is hiring experienced Construction Materials Testing Field Technicians for a long-term border wall infrastructure project based near El Paso, TX and Deming, NM. This is a great opportunity for CMT professionals who are open to travel, steady hours, long-term project work, and field-based testing on a high-profile construction program.

This role is ideal for technicians with hands-on field experience and an active ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification.

As a Field Technician, you will support construction quality control and materials testing activities in the field. Responsibilities may include:

• Performing field testing and inspections on construction materials

• Conducting concrete testing, sampling, and documentation

• Working alongside project teams to support quality and compliance requirements

• Accurately completing daily reports and test records

• Communicating with field staff, supervisors, and project representatives

• Following project safety, testing, and documentation procedures

Qualified candidates should have:

• Experience as a Construction Materials Testing Field Technician

• Current ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification

• Construction, civil, geotechnical, or materials testing field experience

• Ability to work extended schedules and travel-based rotations

• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record

• Ability to pass required compliance checks, including drug screen, background check, and MVR

This project is expected to run long term, with the longest current project extending into 2028 and additional project opportunities anticipated.

Technicians can expect:

• 8 weeks on, 1 week off, depending on project needs

• Approximately 60 hours per week

• 6-day workweeks, typically 10-hour days

• Rotating weekends off

• Paid travel to and from the project

• Company truck provided

• One week of onboarding/training in Pittsburgh

Per diem is built into the project and may vary by assignment. Current travel support includes:

• Lodging support of up to $110/night

• Food allowance of $60/day

• Lodging may be arranged by the company

• Candidates using a trailer or arranging their own Airbnb may receive the lodging allowance directly, depending on project arrangements

Local candidates are welcome, and out-of-state candidates will also be considered.

Ripple Effect Consulting is actively interviewing and can move quickly for qualified candidates.

Pay ranges from $21 $ 38/hour, depending on experience, certifications, and project fit.

If you are an experienced CMT Field Technician with ACI Grade I certification and you are interested in steady hours, travel support, and long-term project work, we'd like to speak with you.