CMT Field Technician Co-Op

Description

• Conduct field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials to verify compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to project timelines and schedules, reporting to job sites on time and completing assignments within established deadlines.
• Participate in ongoing training and certification programs, as required, to maintain technical proficiency and industry compliance.
• Follow strict safety protocols and OSHA regulations to maintain a safe work environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to company and client safety guidelines.
• Accurately document test results, observations, and site conditions, preparing and submitting timely and detailed reports, logs, and presentations in accordance with company standards.
• Properly collect, label, and transport samples from job sites to laboratories for further testing and analysis.
• Operate and maintain an assigned company vehicle, including scheduling routine maintenance (oil changes, tire checks, fluid levels) and ensuring general cleanliness inside and out.
• Complete detailed reports, logs, and documentation of test results, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to project managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, field supervisors, contractors, and project managers, providing real-time updates on job status, site conditions, and any issues encountered.
• Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures.
• Ensure all testing equipment is properly maintained, and functioning correctly, following company and manufacturer guidelines.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in a field-based, outdoor, or physically demanding role preferred (construction, materials testing, geotechnical, or related industry experience is a plus).
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to industry tools, techniques, and best practices
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality results.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or coursework in construction, engineering, geology, or a related field is a plus.
• Commitment to workplace safety, following OSHA standards and company safety policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including early mornings, weekends, overtime, and potential overnight travel as project demands require.
• Industry certifications such as ACI Level 1 Concrete Testing, or ability to obtain within a specified time period.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Adapt to changing project requirements, schedules, and weather conditions, maintaining flexibility to support business needs.
• Efficient time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Frequent travel to local job sites
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate sample collection, testing procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to drilling, safety, and project requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to operate company-assigned vehicles safely.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working in various weather and environmental conditions.

Benefits

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• A pathway to future employment opportunities with UES
• Hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance