Education and/or Experience
* Safety focus and attention to detail.
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* 2+ years in construction industry or two years technical/trade or college student working toward civil engineering or construction management degree or related field preferred.
* Current industry certifications for materials testing and/or construction.
* Related work experience in materials testing or construction helpful, however, not required.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, construction plans, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
* Valid Driver's License, clean driving record and ability to pass a drug test.
* ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification - Grade 1
* Current industry certifications for materials testing or construction testing required or be able to obtain within 9 months of employment: MNDOT Aggregate Production, MNDOT Grading and Base Level 1, MNDOT Bituminous Street Level 1. Additional MnDOT
Certifications preferred, however, not required.
* ICC Certifications preferred, however, not required.
* NICET Certifications preferred, however, not required.
Physical Demands
* Frequency of required physical force: Occasional (moderate).
* Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. sporadically.
* Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
* Work is primarily performed outdoors and may include walking on uneven terrain. Ability to work in all weather types and conditions.
Other Skills and Abilities
* Ability to operate a company vehicle within company policy. A valid driver's license and safe driving record is required.
* Knowledge of Construction techniques, testing & construction management preferred.
* Ability to document completed jobs including notes on client contacts, action in the field, subsequent laboratory test with dates and times noted for review purposes.
* Ability to maintain a tactful attitude and maintain good relationships with project engineers, owners, and contractors.
* Ability to talk knowledgably to project engineers and/or contractors about the jobs as required regarding concerning work progress and necessary recommendations.
* Ability to accurately and fluently convey thoughts orally and in writing.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)
* Understanding of Nuclear Density Gauge Radiation Safety.
* Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events in the community, with customers and within the company.
* The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.
* Work under the direction of senior engineering assistants or staff professionals and project managers.
