Construction Materials Testing Technician

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Kleinfelder's San Diego office seeks experienced construction materials testing technicians to join our team. Kleinfelder offers:

• Competitive wages.
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO).
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, Caltrans, etc.).
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

We're looking for individuals with strong initiative, who will perform construction observation and materials testing services on various projects to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.

• Following proper procedures.
• Completing work in a timely manner.
• Prepare daily field observation reports and materials testing data sheets.
• Performing accurate computations.
• Maintaining cordial relationships with coworkers, clients, contractors, etc.

This position may require travel from time to time.

• 2 year minimum of construction materials testing or inspection experience.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade 1.
• Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge.
• 2 year minimum of soils observation and testing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

In addition to the above required certifications, hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

• ICC Reinforced Concrete.
• Caltrans Testing Certifications.

Salary range: $21.08 - $35.11 per hour.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)