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Form of workEngineering technicians must be able to observe construction work for compliance with applicable project drawings and specifications, and for general accordance with International Building Code requirements.
Engineering technicians must be able to perform field and laboratory testing of soil, stone, concrete, grout, masonry, and other construction materials in accordance with ASTM standards. Applicable ASTM standards include but are not limited to the following: D-689, D-1557, D-1556, D-2937, D-2216, D-6938, C-31, C-143, C-173, C-231, and ASTM STP 39.
Engineering technicians document field observations and test results by writing legibly in English with proper grammar. Basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) is an integral part of all testing and reporting.
Engineering technicians will obtain and maintain relevant ACI, ICC, and OSHA certifications, as well as other certifications as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.
The technician must be able to maneuver a 6-cubic foot wheel barrow loaded with 150-200 pounds of fresh concrete for up to 50 yards over uneven ground. Unit weight testing requires lifting a 50-pound container of concrete. Six-inch compressive strength test cylinders weigh 30 pounds each. Volumetric air content testing requires repeated swinging of the 30-pound concrete-filled test device from knee-level to head-level.
The technician must be able to repeatedly drop a 25-pound drop slide hammer to drive sampling tubes into the ground and then manually excavate the sampling tubes back out of the ground with mattock and shovel.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
