Testing Technician, Sr. jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

We are continuing to grow in the Colorado or Rocky Mountain Region market and are looking to add experienced construction materials testers to our team. Applicants should have a willingness to learn and grow in their career and have a strong work ethic. Senior Construction Materials Technician will be hired on a full time basis in our Centennial office based on level of experience and workload. 

Become part of our Colorado materials team with exceptional opportunities to grow within the Construction Testing and Inspection industry. If you want more than just 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. 

• Performing field sampling and testing on soils, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt materials in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, CDOT, and other standards and specifications. 
• Verify compliance with the plans, specifications, and schedule of materials. 
• Prepare and produce project documentation for private, municipal, county, CDOT and federal projects.
• Documentation will include LIMS documentation, field testing, laboratory, and inspection reports, helping with cost estimates on projects, and other relevant project documentation.
• Be an active member of the safety team.
• Perform calibration, verification, and documentation duties to acquire and maintain laboratory accreditations.
• You may also help with proposals, project budgets, schedules, and may be involved in geotechnical investigation, construction inspection, pavement management, and a variety of other technical related activities.
• Provide training and mentor less experienced technicians
• This position will provide you with 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. 
• 3 years of construction materials testing, or related experience is wanted but not required. (5 years of experience preferred).
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• Excellent technical, communication, safety, and organizational skills. 
• Current  CDOT, CAPA, ACI, and WAQTC  technical certifications are preferred. Qualified candidates should include their current certifications when applying.
• A 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.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• 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 engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation. 

WSB does not accept resumes from third parties. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.