Construction Materials Testing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Pensacola, Florida, United States Universal Engineering Sciences Full time
Overview


Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) stands as a premier provider in the realms of Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Services, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope solutions.

Position Summary


The Construction Materials Testing Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the successful execution of daily tasks related to the evaluation of concrete, soil, asphalt, and various other construction materials.

The ideal candidate is a dependable and trustworthy professional who excels in a dynamic environment that values both teamwork and independence.

Key Responsibilities

To effectively fulfill this role, the individual must competently execute each essential duty. The following qualifications are indicative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands for typing, handling, or feeling; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Body motions include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Lifting and/or moving up to thirty-five lbs. regularly is expected, and up to seventy-five lbs. on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • The testing process for various construction materials (i.e., soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour.
  • The technician's primary duty involves testing soil densities and concrete samples (air, temperature, mix design, etc.), which requires extensive manual lifting and handling.
  • Weights in the zero to seventy-five lbs. range are frequently lifted (from thirty-three percent up to sixty-six percent of the task period) with a frequency of ten to thirty-five repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Weights in the range of thirty-five to seventy-five plus lbs. (concrete cylinders and soils) are frequently lifted (from fifteen percent to thirty percent of the task period) with a range of five to fifteen repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Construction materials are manually lifted and carried distances averaging from a few feet to seventy-five feet, occasionally exceeding seventy-five feet in walking distance, and are unloaded manually at the lab for testing, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Workdays typically range from seven to twelve hours.
  • This position involves exposure to intense sun, heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions.
  • Job site conditions may vary and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and uneven surfaces, with natural and man-made obstacles.
  • This role is primarily exposed to outdoor weather conditions and construction sites where noise levels can be moderate to loud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance with project testing requirements and specifications.
  • Travel to job sites to conduct testing of soil, concrete, and other construction materials.
  • Return samples to the office for further analysis.
  • Report data accurately and in a timely manner according to applicable testing procedures.
  • Operate testing equipment, ensuring proper functionality and maintenance as per company and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Maintain the company vehicle, including scheduling oil changes and checking fluid levels.
  • Communicate with the dispatch team and/or field supervisor regarding job status and locations.
  • Prepare testing reports using Field Data Collection (FDC) software.
  • Complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy.
  • Adhere to all company safety procedures and policies.
  • Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
  • Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to pass a background check screening.
  • Proficient in reading and writing, including interpreting safety rules and procedure manuals.
  • Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop and learn Field Data Collection (FDC) software.
  • Mathematical skills to perform basic calculations.
  • Reasoning ability to follow instructions in various formats.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • ACI Level I Certification.
  • Earthworks Construction Inspection Certification - Level I and II.
  • Experience in construction and/or engineering.
  • Familiarity with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Construction.

Team:
Construction Services Department

Work Type:
Full-Time

Location Type:
Onsite

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