Construction Technician (Entry-Level)

What You'll DoNo experience necessary, paid training is provided, and we pay your certification fees!ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician to join our Buffalo team and advance in a dynamic work environment.

No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks.

ResponsibilitiesField Activities : Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials, including soils, aggregates, and concrete on construction materials testing project sites;

Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.

Testing Procedures : Conduct routine field and / or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance.

Data Collection : Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection; May assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested.

Communication : Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers; Communicate changing site conditions and additional requested testing to supervisor;

Attend project meetings as requested; Assist with organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.

Training and Development : Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

Career DevelopmentAs your experience grows, ECS will : Support you in enhancing your professional skills.Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.

What We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsNo experience required.High school diploma or GED.Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.

Must have valid driver's license and insurance.Willing to develop understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.

Willing to obtain knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.

OSHA 10 certification may be required.Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors.

Who We AreFounded in 1988, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities engineering.

ECS is currently ranked 2 in Zweig Group 's Hot Firms List (Zweig Group, June 2023), 61 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (ENR, April 2023), and 131 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (ENR, July 2023).

To learn more about us, click here.We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more.

Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that 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 any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity EO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.Minimum Salary : 31200.00 Maximum Salary : 31200.00 Salary Unit : Yearly