Constructions Materials Technician

Position: Construction Materials Testing Technician

Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ Months

Pay Range: 20.00-24.00/hr

Location: Columbia, SC (onsite)

One of our clients are seeking an experienced CMT Technician for residential, forensic, commercial, earthwork, and landfill CQA/CQC projects.

What your day to day looks like:

• Performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
• Operates testing equipment and conducts testing, (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting
• Works utilizing drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Uses specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks
• Reads and Interprets Plans and Specifications
• Maintains and calibrates standard equipment
• Attend project meetings with supervision
• Maintains detailed documentation and data from test results
• Communicates effectively with client and project teams
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with clients and contractors
• Prepare field inspection/testing reports
• Perform field/lab inspections and materials testing (concrete, masonry, grout, soil)
• Provide technical support for construction quality control activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• ACI certification and Nuclear Density Gauge preferred
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record
• Shield is a drug-free work environment
• ICC Certification perferred

Working Conditions:

• Office and field environment – requires walking, moderate to heavy lifting, infrequent climbing, and exposure to temperature, and noise
• Procedural and process-oriented structure, due to strict regulatory requirements
• Must be able to work some weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Periodic travel
• Periodic on-call duties
• Must enjoy working outdoors and traveling