Field Test Technician (Construction Materials)
Houston
Field Test Technician (Construction Materials)
Full Time • Houston
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
We are seeking a dependable Field Test Technician to perform construction materials testing and inspections on construction projects throughout Houston and the surrounding areas. Construction experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train motivated individuals.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform soil compaction testing using a nuclear density gauge
- Perform concrete testing, including slump, air content, temperature, and cylinder fabrication
- Conduct field inspections in accordance with project specifications and applicable standards.
- Complete field reports accurately and submit documentation in a timely manner
- Travel between the office and multiple jobsites throughout the day
- Safely transport testing equipment using a personal truck (vehicle allowance and fuel provided)
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Personal truck suitable for transporting equipment (vehicle allowance and fuel provided)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous construction materials testing (CMT) experience
- Current or previous certification(s) such as:
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician
- TxDOT
- NICET
- TWIC Card
- Experience operating a nuclear density gauge
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and attention to detail
Compensation: $16.50 - $22.00 per hour
Discover the Value
Our team is made up of engineers, technicians, core drillers, and geotechnical drillers. We believe that in order to understand the value of something, you must be able to see, touch and experience it. Therefore, we take a different approach to what we do. At Amerikor Consultants, Inc. we approach each project as a team. We believe that with our team approach we can provide an experience superior for our clients.
Our passion is providing high quality levels of service to our clients while also being one of the most cost effective firms in our region. We take pride in our products and believe the value we provide to our clients is unmatchable.
The Team
Our Founder
Amerikor Consultants, Inc. was founded in March of 2015 by Mr. Americo Villanueva. With over 25 years of experience in the Construction Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering fields, Mr. Villanueva has performed everything from field testing and sampling to the management of numerous multimillion dollar projects throughout his career. Mr. Villanueva had a vision that began with a small core drilling business that caters to the materials testing community that went on to incorporate geotechnical drilling and sampling which has now expanded it's scope to include construction materials testing and geotechnical engineering as a fully registered engineering firm in The State of Texas (Firm No. F-20936). Don't be surprised if you run into Mr. Villanueva in the field from time to time as he still enjoys visiting job sites and helping provide our clients with the best experience possible.
Our Engineer
Our chief engineer Mr. Bonifacio Musngi, P.E. has over 35 years of geotechnical, and environmental engineering. Mr. Musngi has experience with Construction Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering residential master planned communities, TxDOT, FHWA, FAA, as well as city and county projects in our region. Mr. Musngi enjoys spending time with family when not tackling our client's needs.