Construction Materials Testing Technician

Job Description

 

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!  

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! 

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 Oklahoma City, OK office is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our team. Kleinfelder’s Oklahoma City Office is looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex testing of construction materials in the field for the purpose of verifying suitability and conformance to industry and construction specifications and to provide design parameters for our Geotechnical Engineering teams. Specific responsibilities will include:

• following proper procedures
• performing accurate computations using basic to intermediate math including some algebra
• maintaining cordial relationships with co-workers, clients, contractors, etc.
• working with a team in a challenging, fun, and fast paced environment towards a common goal
• having a dynamic work style which includes multi-tasking and being able to quickly shift focus from one task to another when needed 

This is a mid-experience level position with the opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills related to construction materials and scientific testing.  The Technician will complete tests including data sheets and basic calculations for reporting purposes.  The position may require travel from time to time and the ability to work nights and weekends when necessary to support client deadlines.  The successful candidate will bring:

• 1-5 years of construction materials testing experience
• Basic to intermediate computer skills with MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook
• Basic to intermediate math skills
• The ability to read and understand a test procedure 

CERTIFICATIONS (preferred, or have the ability to obtain within 6 mo of hire)

• ACI Strength Testing Technician
• ODOT Materials Sampling Technician
• Nuclear Gauge / Troxler / Radiation Safety 

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.  Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check. 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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 110 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 You  

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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.