Senior Cmt Technician

Job Title:

Senior Construction Materials Technician

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a national traveling technician team, performing field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will support large, high-profile projects across Northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, working a rotating schedule of three weeks on and one week off with a consistent 60-hour workweek.

The position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on fieldwork, extensive travel, and contributing directly to the quality and safety of critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct field tests, observations, and inspections of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.

+ Perform construction materials testing such as concrete testing and inspection, soil testing, Proctor and compaction testing, soil sampling, and nuclear density gauge testing to verify compliance with specifications.

+ Communicate effectively with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and other stakeholders regarding construction site activities, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection results.

+ Transport material samples, along with all required documentation, to the laboratory for further testing and analysis in a timely and organized manner.

+ Compile, prepare, and submit accurate written and digital reports that document daily test results, observations, and findings for transmittal to the project manager.

+ Maintain, clean, and properly operate testing equipment, nuclear gauges, vehicles, and work areas to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and efficient.

+ Assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites as needed, helping to coordinate resources and ensure adequate coverage for active projects.

+ Follow and enforce strict safety standards and protocols at all times, including proper handling of nuclear density gauges and other specialized equipment.

+ Support quality assurance and quality control activities by identifying nonconformances, documenting issues, and communicating them promptly to the appropriate parties.

+ Adhere to all agency, client, and internal procedures, including completing required forms and documentation prior to beginning work on assigned sites.

Essential Skills

+ Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and other stakeholders.

+ Proven attention to detail with the ability to accurately document, report, and interpret field and laboratory findings.

+ Ability to maintain, operate, and troubleshoot construction materials testing equipment, including nuclear density gauges and other field testing instruments.

+ Experience performing construction materials testing, including concrete testing and inspection, soil testing, Proctor testing, compaction testing, soil sampling, and related quality control and quality assurance activities.

+ Knowledge of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, and their associated testing methods.

+ Commitment to safety and strict adherence to safety protocols, particularly when working with nuclear gauges and on active construction sites.

+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history, and the ability to travel extensively and operate company vehicles safely.

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Ability to obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.

+ Ability to successfully complete related internal safety certifications as required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Prior experience in construction materials testing (CMT) or a related field, including concrete testing, concrete inspection, asphalt testing, and soil testing.

+ Familiarity with ACI standards and practices, including handling and testing of concrete cylinders.

+ Exposure to NICET-related practices in construction materials testing, quality assurance, and inspection.

+ Experience using nuclear gauges and nuclear density gauges for in-place density and moisture testing of soils and aggregates.

+ Background in quality control and quality assurance on construction projects, including documentation and reporting of test results.

+ Comfort working on large, high-profile infrastructure projects, including transportation and paving operations.

+ Ability to work a rotating schedule of extended hours and travel, including three weeks on and one week off, with consistent 60-hour workweeks.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% travel as part of a national traveling technician team, with assignments on large, high-profile construction sites across Northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The work schedule follows a rotating pattern of three weeks on and one week…