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Ghirardelli Associates is seeking a skilled Construction Materials Tester to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for inspecting and testing construction materials to ensure they meet the required standards.

• Inspect and test construction materials such as soils, subbases, bases, cement, concrete, and asphalt to ensure they meet the required specifications.
• Perform sampling and testing in accordance with Caltrans Test Methods (CTMs) and ASTM methods.
• Prepare and submit written field reports, including test results and daily reports.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulations.
• Interact with client representatives, including supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Perform calculations and interpret results.
• Inspect facilities where materials are used and stored to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• May use field air monitoring equipment to test atmosphere or other conditions at construction and maintenance sites.
• Store, transport, and operate portable nuclear gauges in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• May be required to transport hazardous materials.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Must have Caltrans Test Methods (CTM) 105 certification.
• Current CTM certifications for CTMS: 125, 202, 216, 217, 226, 231, 342, 375, 379, 504, 518, 521, 533, 539, 540, 541, 543, 547, 556, & 557, or ASTM equivalents preferred.
• Current nuclear gauge safety certification, ACI Field Level I, and experience working as a materials tester for Caltrans preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to perform mathematical calculations required for test methods.
• Basic computer knowledge.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit for up to 6 to 8 hours per day while working at a computer, during meetings or while driving. Walking up to 2 hours per day while performing field visits. Ability to see well enough to function in a typical office environment and read standard text on paper and electronic screen of a computer or handheld device. The associate frequently is required to use hands. Repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use. Physical agility to perform tasks requiring a full range of body movements including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, balancing, squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, or assuming crouched positions, repetitive arm, hand, finger, wrist, leg or foot motion. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequently use safety equipment such as a hard hat and safety vest; work in areas not well ventilated such as utility vaults; work outdoors or work on uneven ground or floor spaces; work at elevations above ground level and on marine vessels/structures. Must be able to work in all weather conditions and can work any day of the week both night and day. Available for after-hour emergency response.

Ghirardelli Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Classification: Engineer I or II

$65.00-$73.00 /per hour

*The wage range listed above is for this specific job posting and hire.