Entry-Level Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Intertek
San Antonio, TX
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with construction materials testing and are comfortable with outdoor fieldwork.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in construction testing or related fields and a willingness to work outdoors in adverse conditions
    — “work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures”
  • Individuals who can manage detailed documentation and interpret test data under supervision
    — “provide assessment of data through reporting”
  • Those with a flexible work schedule and ability to work overnight or off-shift hours as needed
    — “Ability to work over night hours and off shift”

Things to consider

  • The role requires frequent physical labor, including lifting and moving heavy objects
    — “Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently”
  • Candidates must be prepared for potential exposure to drug screening, including for marijuana
    — “a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with specific testing procedures and equipment in your resume and interview responses
    — “Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other)”
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of test results
    — “Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results”
  • Showcase any prior exposure to construction sites or A/E/C industry environments
    — “performing a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Perform a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures
Typical background
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving recordAbility to work off shift and overtime as neededAbility to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently

Skills & requirements

Required

Operating Testing EquipmentConducting TestingProviding Assessment Of Data Through ReportingUtilizing Drawings, Specifications, And DiagramsPerforming Tasks To Make Detailed Observations Of Site ActivitiesGiving Limited Interpretation Of ResultsMaintaining Detailed Documentation And Data From Test Results

Preferred

High School Diploma Or Equivalent6 Months Of Experience In Construction Materials / Density TestingACI Certification

Stack & domain

Testing EquipmentConducting TestingSoilConcreteData ReportingDrawingsSpecificationsDiagramsSite AssessmentDocumentationData From Test ResultsACI CertificationConstructionEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Intertek

Entry-Level Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing – San Antonio, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Entry-Level Field Technician I to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in San Antonio, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Field Technician is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures. 

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you’ll do:

Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reportingUtilize drawings, specifications, and diagramsUse specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of resultsMaintain detailed documentation and data from test results

Salary & Benefits Information:

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license and reliable driving recordMust be able to work off shift and overtime as neededAbility to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistanceAbility to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in soundAbility to kneel and squat occasionallyAbility to walk and stand for long periods of timeAbility to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperaturesAbility to climb occasionally, and work at various heightsAbility to work over night hours and off shift

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent6 months of experience in construction materials / density testingACI Certification 

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Source: Intertek careers

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