Gessner Engineering Materials Technicians collect and perform tests on soils, concrete, and asphalt both in the field and in the lab.
Clients request our testing services to serve as quality control for certain aspects of their projects.
The tests Materials Technicians perform verify if materials meet specifications.
Duties & Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor on construction sites.
Perform field inspection and testing
Field Concrete Testing: Slump, Air Content, Cast Compressive Strength Specimens
Field Density of In-Place compacted soils
Conduct Reinforcing Steel Observations
Conduct Proof Roll Observations
Laboratory testing of soils, aggregate and asphalt
Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format
Maintain a clean work area: pick up and clean all tools and equipment
Perform materials handling and storage
Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials
Ensure that proper personal protective equipment is worn on all job sites.
Brings problems to the attention of your manager or HR manager.
Possess the ability to fluently read and understand procedures
Safely operate Gessner Engineering vehicles on the road and within job sites
Maintain company equipment and vehicles in line with proper use, maintenance, and safety guidelines
Perform logging and packaging of soil samples
Assist Drilling team with augers and sampling tools appropriate for unique soil conditions
Communicate job site conditions with team and engineering teams as needed
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Licensure/Certifications
Required - Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 3 years
Preferred - one or more of the following
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification
ACI Concrete Strength Testing
ACI Aggregate Testing
SB 101 – Materials Properties
SB 102 – Field Specialist
SB 201 – Moisture-Density Specialist
Experience/Skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs.
, stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour workday in varying weather conditions at various construction sites with varying terrain.
Be solutions minded.
Always find a way to be part of the solution.
Be collaborative.
Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients.
Take initiative.
Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn.
Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.
Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
As a Gessner technician, your normal work schedule is 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a mandatory 30 minute to one-hour break for lunch.
In addition, you may be required to come in early and/or stay late for field and lab tests.
Any departures from the normal work schedule will be issued by or approved by your supervisor.
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