Location: Saint Cloud,MN, USA
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We are continuing to grow in the Minnesota market and are looking to add construction materials testers to our team. Applicants should have a willingness to learn and grow in their career and have a strong work ethic. Construction Materials Technician will be hired on a full time or seasonal basis in our Burnsville office based on level of experience and workload.
Become part of one of the largest Construction Services Groups in the upper Midwest with exceptional opportunities to grow within the Construction Testing and Inspection industry. If you want more than a job and are looking for a career with opportunities and a chance to be a leader, WSB is the place for you.
What You Will Do:
You will be part of our Materials Testing team within our Construction Services Group.
* Performing field sampling and testing on soils, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt materials.
* Verify compliance with the plans, specifications, and schedule of materials.
* Prepare and produce project documentation for private, municipal, county, MnDOT and federal projects.
* Documentation will include field test reports, helping with cost estimates on projects, and other relevant project documentation.
* You may also help with proposals, project budgets and schedules and may be involved in geotechnical investigation, construction inspection, pavement management, and a variety of other technical related activities.
* This position will provide you an opportunity to continue to build your career and work in an enjoyable and challenging work environment.
What You Will Bring:
We are looking for individuals experienced in:
* Construction materials testing who want to better themselves and want to be challenged.
* 1+ years of construction materials testing, or related experience is wanted but not required. (3+ years of experience preferred)
* Excellent technical, communication, organizational skills.
* Material testing experience as well as current MnDOT technical certifications are preferred. Qualified candidates should include their current MNDOT certification ID card when applying.
* Valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
* You must have the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains associated with construction sites.
* A two-year technical degree from an accredited school, or a degree from a four-year accredited college in a field related to civil engineering construction is a plus and will increase your opportunities but is not required.
* Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Due to the physical nature of the work, you must be able to lift 50 lbs. - 75 lbs. periodically. You're required to work with your hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times you may be working at or on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
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