CMT Field and Laboratory Technician
Core
Perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate materials to support construction projects.
Role type
Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field and Laboratory Technician
Builds
Quality assurance data for commercial, residential, industrial, and public works construction projects
Domain
Construction / Civil Engineering Materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates; Laboratory testing (Proctor compaction, sieve analysis, Atterberg Limits, compression testing); Equipment operation (nuclear density gauges); Data recording and reporting; Safety compliance; Physical labor (lifting up to 60 lbs, outdoor work); Valid driver's license
Preferred skills
ASTM/AASHTO testing procedures knowledge; Construction plan reading; QA/QC services experience; Specific material testing experience (earthwork, foundations, paving)
Technologies
Nuclear density gauges; Electronic reporting systems; Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Perform field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate materials; Conduct soil density testing using nuclear density gauges; Perform concrete testing including slump, air content, temperature, and casting compressive strength cylinders; Observe and document construction activities related to earthwork, foundations, paving, and concrete placement; Collect, transport, receive, sample, and prepare materials for laboratory testing; Perform laboratory testing including Proctor compaction, sieve analysis, Atterberg Limits, sand equivalent, compression testing, aggregate testing, and asphalt testing; Calculate, review, and report laboratory and field test results; Maintain testing equipment, vehicles, and laboratory facilities
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC