Construction Materials Engineering Technician - Internship/Co-op

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Advance Testing Company, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Construction Materials Technician for an Internship/Co-op to work on projects in the Northeastern United States.

Advance Testing, an established New York-based construction materials testing and inspection firm, has opportunities available for individuals to perform testing and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry and asphalt. Typical assignments include projects related to construction of roads, bridges, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial buildings, schools, government and military sites, and material fabrication and production facilities.

Successful candidates will be trained and certified to perform sampling and testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction sites and in a laboratory setting through locally and nationally recognized programs. Once trained and certified, employees are considered full-fledged Construction Materials Technicians.

  Construction Materials Technician – RESPONSIBLITIES

• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures and materials used conform to approved drawings and specifications.
• Perform standard testing of materials.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
• Examine workmanship of installations for conformity to specifications.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and complete clear, accurate reports daily.
• Prepare sketches of construction installations that correlate with testing and inspection sites.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Construction Materials Technician - QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AS Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or similar, OR completed coursework toward a BS Degree in Civil Engineering or similar;
• Experience with construction materials testing and/or construction industry preferred (will be trained)
• Strong focus on safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols
• Must be detail oriented and able to work independently
• Must be able to travel and to perform site visits
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license
• Applicants may be required to obtain any security clearances and background confirmation for sensitive projects and locations.

Construction Materials Technician - COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to providing competitive salaries, Advance Testing Company, Inc. offers a wide range of benefit options, including:

• Company housing
• Overtime offered at time and a half
• Mileage reimbursement and per diem payments
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, prescription, dental, vision after 90 days of full-time employment
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Company paid offset to out-of-pocket health insurance and prescription costs
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Paid sick days
• Paid training and certifications
• AFLAC plans including short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, et al.

Salary Range - $18-20 per hour

All positions may require lifting and/or physical activities, including lifting of up to 75 lbs., walking/working on uneven surfaces, and driving to and from job sites. The majority of our work is conducted outdoors, in all weather conditions. Work hours vary, but include day, night and weekend shifts.