Construction Technician; Entry Level

No experience necessary, paid training is provided, and we pay your certification fees!

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician to join our Roanoke, VA team and advance in a dynamic work environment.

• Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials on construction materials testing project sites under guidance of senior technicians and project managers.
• Perform routine field and laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete following industry standards.
• Calculate and reduce data based on sampling and test results; assist with drafting and administrative duties as requested.
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers; report changing site conditions and additional testing requests.
• Receive training in ECS methodology; document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Willing to develop understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Willing to obtain knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
• OSHA 10 certification may be required.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors.

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.

ECS Group of Companies was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee‑owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

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