Construction Material Testing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

KILO ENGINEERING LLC is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Construction Material Testing Technician to join their team in Marine on Saint Croix, MN. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and work on a variety of projects, observe the built world, create safer and compliant buildings and developments.  

  Core Values:

• Do the Right Thing, even it hurts
• Always Technically Correct
• Curious to a Fault
  All employees are expected to uphold the company core values at all times.  Those who struggle with the values are likely not good culture fits.  

Responsibilities:

• Complete new hire safety and skill training 
• Show up every day, on time, with the proper tools to complete the day's tasks
• Perform basic technician-level field and lab tasks with limited supervision after training
• Perform intermediate technician level field and lab tests with supervision after training
• Standard field testing includes:
  • Soils - compactions, dynamic cone penetrometers, proofrolls, soil sampling
  • Concrete - slump, air content, temperature, test cylinders, 
  • Masonry - visual observations, mortar cubes, grout test prisms
  • Reinforcing steel - visual observations
• Standard lab testing includes:
  • Soils - proctors, moisture contents, sieves, plasticity, resistivity
  • Concrete - gradations, unit weight, compressive strength
  • Masonry - compressive strength
• Optional field training as a drill rig helper
• Maintain detailed notes from project inspections and complete standardized field reports on a daily basis
• Maintain communication with field project superintendents and the company office for scheduling 
• Communicate clearly with clients about the findings of special inspections, including any non-conforming work 

Requirements:

• High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 0–3 years of experience in construction observation or construction trades
• Valid U.S.-issued driver's license with acceptable driving record
• MnDOT, ACI, ICC, PTI, or other inspection-related certifications a plus
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and email 
• Suitable written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client interaction
• Ability to perform fieldwork in varying outdoor conditions and travel to project sites as needed
• Ability to travel to jobsites, including daily trips around the Minneapolis metro and occasional trips to outstate Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, or the Dakotas as needed for project testing

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wages with overtime potential 
• Semi-annual reviews and compensation evaluation
• 401k with 5% company match
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Company card for expenses when traveling or completing field work
• Option for personal car mileage or use of company trucks

About Us:
KILO ENGINEERING LLC is a geotechnical engineering and construction material testing firm based in Marine on Saint Croix, MN.  Kilo completes soil testing and engineering services for a variety of project types across the Minneapolis metro area, outstate Minnesota, and holds engineering licenses in 22 states for regional and national clients.  Kilo is known for our deep technical expertise, commitment to quality,  and willingness to find constructable solutions for all project types.  Kilo Engineering is a certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE), licensed environmental well driller, and has a certified soils testing laboratory.  Kilo has a commitment to mentoring and staff development to maximize the potential of all our of team members.