Location: Albany, New York
Job Description
Construction Materials Testing Technician
At Resource Options (ROI), we understand the biggest asset of any company is its’ people. We are looking for people like us who take pride in their work, are good team-players, are professional and know how to put in an honest days’ work. If you share these values, we would enjoy meeting you. Come join our team!
ROI is currently partnering with a well-respected national firm in their search for a Construction Material Tester in Albany, NY. This opportunity presents a fantastic growth track within the geotechnical engineering industry. An ideal candidate should have an understanding of construction materials testing and engineering principals.
General Responsibilities:
Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt). Communicate with project manager, other engineering technicians, client's representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, and keep vehicles and work areas clean and safe.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
- Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
- Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
- Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
- Maintains assigned equipment
- Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft word and Excel
- Ability to obtain ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1
- Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Osha 10 or ability to obtain certification
- Position requires pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Reliable transportation
Now in our 25th year of operation, ROI partners with professionals in the Design, Construction and Environmental industries to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding opportunities with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, EH&S professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives and more.
ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.