Construction Material Technician

Seeking Construction Material Technicians to perform testing and inspection services for building construction and infrastructure projects. Responsible for performing on-site testing of concrete, soil, aggregates, asphalt, steel, masonry, and more to ensure they meet project specifications. Documenting test results & field activities daily and communicating directly with owners reps, project managers, contractors and other on-site personnel. MUST be willing to travel, work a variable schedule including occasional weekends and overnight, and be outdoors in the elements for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities:

-Conducts quality control testing at project sites, including concrete, soils, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and reinforcing steel.

-Ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for roadway, drainage, pavement, water works, electrical, maintenance, of traffic, pavement markings, signing, topsoil removal, demolition, foundations, sub-grades, guardrails, slope protection, and more.

-Inspects construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans and/or proposals and bridge projects.

-Verifies plan quantities and calculations with as bid plans, prepares and maintains project records and reports and performs other duties as assigned by the Project Engineer.

-Notifies the Contractor or the Project Engineer with status updates or about non-conforming work.

-Prepares and maintains project records and reports and performs other duties as assigned by the Project Engineer in a timely manner. Notifies the project engineer with status updates or non-conforming work.

-Some travel required; mostly local but occasional overnight/ out of state trips are required.

-Some weekend and overnight work is required.

Minimum:

-High school diploma

-Prior construction or manual labor (i.e. landscaping) experience

-Basic understanding of construction drawings/ blueprints

-Strong attention to detail and ability to write accurate reports

-Ability to effectively communicate with on-site personnel

-Willingness to work variable schedule; some weekends, some overnight work.

-Willingness to work outdoors on job sites year-round

-Willingness to travel and stay in hotels as required

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2025.