Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician (Experienced)

Braun Intertec Corporation

The Role

Overview

Perform onsite testing of soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • soil testing
  • concrete testing
  • sampling
  • field reporting
  • spec compliance
  • mentoring

Tasks

-Perform routine & complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt -Assist with training & mentoring of junior staff, as needed -At times, this position may be working at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches -Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format -Perform field density tests of soils -Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and temperature -Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed

Requirements

  • safety
  • construction testing
  • plan reading
  • aci certified
  • driver license
  • math aptitude

What You Bring

-A strong safety focus and attention to detail -1+ years of construction materials testing experience -Excellent plan reading skills -ICC Concrete and Soils Certification preferred or must be willing to get within 90 days of hire. -A High School diploma or equivalent -ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification Required. -Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl -A valid driver’s license -State DOT certifications, and/or NICET certifications -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -The ability to lift 75+ pounds -Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed -A demonstrated math and technical aptitude -Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

The Company

About Braun Intertec Corporation

-Founded in 1957 by Jack Braun in his home, the firm began as a humble soil-testing provider and steadily expanded across the Midwest. -Over decades, it added geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, drilling, geospatial services, nondestructive examination, and materials testing. -Headquartered in Minneapolis, it now operates across 14 states, serving both public and private clients nationwide. -Notable work includes environmental site assessments, highway interchange testing, levee restoration after the 2008 floods, and nondestructive testing on historic artifacts. -The firm’s acquisitions—like Edwards‑Pitman Environmental and several geoscience groups—enhanced its reach in compliance, permitting and environmental remediation. -Typical projects span highways, schools, industrial sites, hydroelectric facilities, fulfillment centers, and flood control infrastructure. -A standout moment: testing a Titanic whistle in 1999 underscored both its technical depth and adventurous scope.

Sector Specialisms

Retail

Utilities

Commercial

Heavy Industrial

Healthcare

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Institutional

Residential

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