Construction Materials Testing Technician

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone's responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.


Job Description

Atlas is seeking a Materials Technician to join our team in Cleveland (Brecksville), Ohio . In this role, you will perform field testing and inspections that help ensure the quality and safety of construction projects, including roads, bridges, buildings, and other critical infrastructure.

This position offers hands-on field experience, opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, and a chance to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on local communities.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs construction-related field tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Senior Engineer.
• Daily commutable travel to various construction sites primarily throughout SW Pennsylvania, with occasional overnight and/or weekend work as required. Out-of-state travel is typically voluntary.
• Relays information to the project manager and/or engineer, with limited in-field decision-making responsibility.
• Transports equipment, test specimens, and documents to field personnel, laboratories, clients, or other offices and provides physical assistance with equipment setup.
• Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically.
• Performs field quality control testing of concrete and masonry construction.
• Performs field density testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials.
• Assists technicians and professional staff with project-related tasks and supports other departments as needed.
• Provides mentorship and training support to technicians and interns.
• Follows Atlas safety policies and procedures.
• Reads and interprets construction plans and specifications.
• Follows Atlas Quality Control (QC) plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

You'll thrive here if you have

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of one year of experience performing concrete, masonry, soil, and asphalt testing and inspections preferred.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods while working in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Motivated, career-oriented individual with a strong interest in learning and growing within the construction industry.
• Willingness to travel within the reporting office area and surrounding regions as required by project assignments.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel, primarily within surrounding states.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification preferred.
• Nuclear Gauge User Safety Certification (NEPA, FERC, or equivalent) preferred.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.


Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.


Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!

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