Materials Testing Technician

Job overview

The Materials Testing Technician role is onsite in Union, MO, with field work at construction sites. Compensation is not specified. Cochran is a civil engineering, construction testing, and land surveying firm serving public and private projects. The technician performs or assists with field tests and observations of construction materials and related site work. Accurate testing and observations help Cochran’s project teams and clients assess construction materials and procedures.

What you'll do

• Perform or assist with field tests and observations of concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregate
• observe storm and sanitary structures and pipe bedding procedures
• read blueprints and construction documents
• use a handheld tablet or other technical devices
• work in varied weather and field conditions and lift or move up to 75 pounds.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

materials testing

field technician

construction testing

concrete

soil

asphalt

aggregate

blueprints

union mo

cochran

field work

medical dental vision

pto

ira match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for the employee, deductible assistance, flexible benefits plan, PTO, seven major holidays, Simple IRA with 4% company match, and boot and apparel allowance.

Why this role

ACI Concrete Field Testing Grade I is preferred; the posting prefers 1–2 years of experience or general knowledge of standard construction practices.

About the employer

Cochran is hiring for this role. Industry: Testing Laboratories and Services. Sector: 54.