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What You'll Do

No 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 Asheville 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete following industry standards and compliance.
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection; assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested.
• 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.
• Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your professional skills and 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.

Required Qualifications

• No 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, ASTM 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 Are

ECS Group of Companies was founded in 1988 to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is ranked #64 in ENRs Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in ENRs Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024), and #28 in Zweig Groups Hot Firm List (June 2024).

We offer great benefits, including paid time off, health and insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Civil Engineering

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