Construction Materials Field Technician - Kleinfelder Inc

Job Description

  Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!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.   Step into Your New Role  Kleinfelder's Dallas, Texas office is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician IV to join our growing team. With a steady and growing backlog of work, we are excited to find the right person to join our growing Dallas Area team.  We provide construction inspection and material testing services to a broad range of local and national clients. We are looking for individuals who are interested in in joining a dynamic team and building their career in the field of construction inspection and materials testing. We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field, to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The construction materials testing technician will interact daily with owner and contractor teams to inspect active work projects, will prepare daily reports and data sheets, and may be called upon to perform various tasks to meet our client project goals. 

The ideal candidate for this role of Construction Inspector IV should have the following certifications or experience (or able to obtain within first 3 months):

• 5+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete 
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

 

In addition to the above required certifications, hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

• Texas DOT testing/inspection certifications
• ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Pre-stressed Concrete, Soil, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting)
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - American Welding Society (AWS).

 Must be able to use a computer and a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook software is required. Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Must be willing to travel throughout the Bay Area of California.  Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.  Move Forward with KleinfelderKleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.  Progress with an Employer that Values YouKleinfelder 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:   Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder. .