Construction Materials Engineering Technician - Internship/Co-op

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ADVANCE TESTING CO INC

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Schuylerville, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician will perform testing and inspection of construction materials such as soils, concrete, and asphalt at various project sites and in laboratory settings. They are responsible for maintaining daily logs, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring all work conforms to approved drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

Advance Testing Company is seeking a Construction Materials Technician Intern/Co-op. Key qualifications include a high school diploma, enrollment in an AS or BS degree program in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or similar, and a strong focus on safety. The role involves observing construction work, performing material testing, and maintaining accurate reports.

Job Description

Description

Advance Testing Company, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Construction Materials Technician for an Internship/Co-Op to work on projects in the Northeastern United States.

Advance Testing, an established New York-based construction materials testing and inspection firm, has opportunities available for individuals to perform testing and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry and asphalt. Typical assignments include projects related to construction of roads, bridges, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial buildings, schools, government and military sites, and material fabrication and production facilities.

Successful candidates will be trained and certified to perform sampling and testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction sites and in a laboratory setting through locally and nationally recognized programs. Once trained and certified, employees are considered full-fledged Construction Materials Technicians.

Construction Materials Technician – RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures and materials used conform to approved drawings and specifications.
  • Perform standard testing of materials.
  • Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
  • Examine workmanship of installations for conformity to specifications.
  • Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and complete clear, accurate reports daily.
  • Prepare sketches of construction installations that correlate with testing and inspection sites.
  • Other related duties may be assigned.

Construction Materials Technician - QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • AS Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or similar, OR completed coursework toward a BS Degree in Civil Engineering or similar;
  • Experience with construction materials testing and/or construction industry preferred (will be trained)
  • Strong focus on safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols
  • Must be detail oriented and able to work independently
  • Must be able to travel and to perform site visits
  • Requires a valid, clean driver’s license
  • Applicants may be required to obtain any security clearances and background confirmation for sensitive projects and locations.

Construction Materials Technician - COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to providing competitive salaries, Advance Testing Company, Inc. offers a wide range of benefit options, including:

  • Company housing
  • Overtime offered at time and a half
  • Mileage reimbursement and per diem payments
  • Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, prescription, dental, vision after 90 days of full-time employment
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Company paid offset to out-of-pocket health insurance and prescription costs
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid training and certifications
  • AFLAC plans including short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, et al.

Salary Range $18-20 per hour

Requirements

All positions may require lifting and/or physical activities, including lifting of up to 75 lbs., walking/working on uneven surfaces, and driving to and from job sites. The majority of our work is conducted outdoors, in all weather conditions. Work hours vary, but include day, night and weekend shifts. 

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ADVANCE TESTING CO INC

Advance Testing Company has provided high-quality construction materials testing and inspection services since 1984. With offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, Advance Testing serves clients throughout the East Coast and beyond. Our headquarters facility houses a state-of-the-art, accredited laboratory offerings services in support of projects around the world. Over the past 40+ years, our clients have constructed some of the largest public works and private sector projects in the United States including the Central Artery/Tunnel in Boston, MA; the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan; the $4 billion Gov. Mario M Cuomo Bridge; LEGOLAND New York Resort; Garnet Health Medical Center; Resorts World Catskills; NYCDEP's Delaware Aqueduct Rondout-West Branch Tunnel Repair; and the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse, NY. The experience gained from our partnership with public works departments such as the New York State Department of Transportation, the Port Authority of NY and NJ, New York City Department of Transportation, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation; and with private sector clients on projects such as Garnet Health Medical Center; United Stated Military Academy at West Point, Regeneron, Marist University and Vassar College, has afforded us the knowledge that serves as the foundation for our service goal: to use all available resources necessary to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.
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