Construction Materials Testing Technician

 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

  Kleinfelder's Tulsa, OK office is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our team. Kleinfelder’s Tulsa Office is looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex testing of construction materials in the field for the purpose of verifying suitability and conformance to industry and construction specifications and to provide design parameters for our Geotechnical Engineering teams. Specific responsibilities will include:

• following proper procedures
• performing accurate computations using basic to intermediate math including some algebra
• maintaining cordial relationships with co-workers, clients, contractors, etc.
• working with a team in a challenging, fun, and fast paced environment towards a common goal
• having a dynamic work style which includes multi-tasking and being able to quickly shift focus from one task to another when needed
• willingness to occasionally travel.

This is a mid-experience level position with the opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills related to construction materials and scientific testing.  The Technician will complete tests including data sheets and basic calculations for reporting purposes.  The position may require travel from time to time and the ability to work nights and weekends when necessary to support client deadlines.  The successful candidate will bring:

• 1+ years of construction materials testing experience
• Basic to intermediate computer skills with MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook
• Basic to intermediate math skills
• The ability to read and understand a test procedure 

CERTIFICATIONS (preferred, or have the ability to obtain at least one within 6 months of hire)

• ACI Concrete Field Technician
• ODOT Materials Sampling Technician
• Nuclear Gauge / Troxler / Radiation Safety 

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.  Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check. 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: