Construction Materials Technician
Westinghouse Electric Company - Columbia, SC
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Job Overview:As a CMT Technician, you will help ensure public safety by traveling to construction sites to inspect the contractor's work, and perform basic field soil and concrete tests under the direction of other technicians or engineering professionals to verify the work is performed by project specifications. With minimal paperwork involved, all inspections/observations and test data are input on smartphones/tablets in the field for immediate transmittal to our Project Managers for review.What you'll be doing:Including but not limited to:Performing field materials testing of soil, asphalt, masonry, and concretePreparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and inspections/observations providedPerforming laboratory tests on soil and concrete and preparing reports of resultsEvaluating site and subgrade conditions on construction projects and providing recommendationsCommunicating with clients, contractors, and engineering and technician staff regarding construction issuesRequirements:A High School Diploma (or equivalent)Prior construction or field testing experience preferredACI Level I Concrete, State DOT, WACEL, or ICC certifications in the disciplines of soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry are a plusAbility to multi-task and meet deadlinesMust be able to work independently and within teams to achieve goalsMust be detail-orientedAbility to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsA problem solver who can deal with a variety of variables at onceAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field, and perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipmentMust be able to walk and stand continuously throughout the dayMust be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 70 pounds regularlyMust be willing to participate in and pass pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening, and driving recordRequires a valid, clean driver's license, as travel to job sites is requiredMust continue to maintain a safe driving record and valid driver's license to fulfill travel requirements of this positionPerks + Benefits:In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and lifeOpportunity for professional growth and advancementTuition reimbursementPaid time offCompany-observed paid holidaysShort and long-term disability coverage401K retirementCompany Cell Phone + TabletUse of Company Vehicle for every day onsite travel
Created: 2025-01-14