Construction Materials Testing Technician I
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Position DescriptionMetro Consulting Associates, LLC., (?MCA?) is looking for a Construction Materials Testing Technician I to join our team! MCA is a multifaceted energy, land, and community development engineering and surveying firm serving public and private sector clients throughout the Midwest. The Construction Engineering Technician I is responsible for traveling to construction project sites and performing, under close supervision, a variety of quality assurance testing and inspections on construction materials such as soils, deep foundations, concrete, asphalt, and masonry to assure that the components of each structure are assembled in a manner consistent with plans and specifications.Duties & Responsibilities* Perform a range of field testing and inspection services of construction materials (soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and masonry) on roads, utilities, parking lots, and various construction projects.* Review all data for compliance with project specifications; record and communicate any deviations from the specifications to the project supervisor and client.* Complete daily report of observation and accurately record test results; submit results to project supervisor for review and processing.* Assist project supervisor with deficiency resolution.* Communicate and interact with the general public, city employees, contractors, various agencies, and non-city utilities.* All other duties as assigned.Qualifications* One (1) or more years of relevant field experience preferred.* Required to have satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Record check and maintain a valid driver?s license.* Able to pass federal DOT drug screening and background check.* Must be able to communicate professionally with client representatives (supervisor, foreman, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites.* Ability to read, understand and interpret spec books, blueprints, maps.* Able to work individually or as a team.* Knowledge of construction instruments/tools.* Ability to learn to new field technologies/ willingness to get new certifications as required.* Ability to focus on various tasks throughout the day and change focus with short notice.Work Environment and Physical Demands* Primarily work outdoors on construction sites.* Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and could be required to walk for long distances on challenging terrain.* Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time in both urban and remote areas across multiple states.* Conduct work in a safe manner.* Frequently lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.Compensation & Benefits* Compensation ranges between $20.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.* Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage and dental plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days of employment), 100% covered by the employer.* Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.* Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.* Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, VSP, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.* Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO available based on seniority.* Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching, and financial resources.