CMT Field Technician Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

CMT Field Technician UES, formerly known as Summit Engineering, Laboratory & Testing Inc. 3070 Hammond Business Place, Raleigh, NC 27603 Build your future in the civil engineering industry as a Soils Field Technician in the Construction Materials Testing Department at UES Professional Solutions 29, Inc. (UES), formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc. As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the nation, we’re looking for new talent to grow along with us. No experience? Not a problem! We believe in the value of hard work. If you’re known for your unmatched work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work in a team, you have the foundation needed to receive training and paid certifications .

Position Summary:

Your role as a Soils Field Technician will put you at the forefront of civil engineering projects that are transforming communities. You will become an expert in concrete and soils field sampling, testing procedures, verification procedures, and the application of various construction materials. With projects ranging from complex roadway construction to single-family residential communities, you will gain the knowledge and experience necessary to take your skills to the next level.

Job Responsibilities:

Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports) Perform routine field sampling and/or testing on construction materials Responsible for field compaction testing, sampling and observation of soils, stone, and asphalt, utilizing field equipment such as nuclear density gauges or drive tube methods Perform concrete, grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests and collecting compressive and flexural strength Sample asphalt cores to verify thickness Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans Perform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways, and other surfaces Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronically Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field-testing reports on a daily basis Follow all company safety procedures and policies Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

Required:

Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites

Required:

Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Required:

Outdoor work experience

Required:

Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer

Preferred:

prior experience as field/engineering technician, construction materials testing or related experience

Preferred:

Active ACI, ICC and/or

NCDOT/SCDOT

certifications and/or willingness to obtain industry certifications

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and repetitive motions Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit) You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)

Who We Are:

Our National Footprint UES is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting services firm which specializes in Construction Materials Testing, Geotechnical, Environmental and Structural Engineering as well as Forensic Inspections, Residential and Retaining Wall Design, Subsurface Drilling, Chapter 17 Special Inspections, Advanced AASHTO, ACI, AMRL, CCRL and NCDOT Laboratory Testing. In 2021, SUMMIT strategically merged with the Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Family, becoming part of the UES brand of companies which provides services that contribute to projects that transform communities and deliver groundbreaking solutions for their clients. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, 2022 and 2023, our team is poised to lead our industry into the future. UES has evolved from a one-man operation to a company spanning over 80+ branches and nearly 4,000 teammates across the United States that help contribute to the betterment of our local and nationwide communities. Why Work at UES? We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans would apply to you.

Check out our UES website:

www.teamues.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn #GroundedInExcellence UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drugfree Workplace. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran UES is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Company truck Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay Overtime pay

Physical Setting:

Construction site Outdoor work

Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Were you referred by a current SUMMIT/Stevenson Consulting/UES employee? If so, please list the employee’s name. Have you ever been convicted of a crime or violation other than a minor traffic infraction? A Conviction record will not necessarily be a bar to employment. Factors such as job relations, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation and rehabilitation will be taken into account.

Work Location:

In person