Testing Technician, Sr. jobs in Peoria, IL

Millennia Professional Services is a full-service civil engineering, land surveying, and geotechnical firm with offices in Morton, Downers Grove, and Fairview Heights, Illinois and in St. Louis, Missouri. We are seeking candidates to fill the position of Construction Materials Testing Technician in our Morton (Central Illinois) location.

Construction Materials Testing Technicians perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, and asphalt. On-site materials testing is conducted on various commercial and transportation construction projects. Occasionally, working with construction inspection and surveying departments may be required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Perform field testing on construction materials
• Sample and test soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt
• Perform testing and observations on commercial, residential, and government construction projects
• Prepare daily reports on observation activities
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be comfortable as decision-making authority
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical concepts
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Safety focus and attention to detail

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School diploma or equivalent; degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Management, or related, preferred
• 0-3 years construction experience
• The following certifications are not required, but preferred: ACI concrete field-testing, PCC I, PCC II, HMA I, HMA II, Nuclear Gauge / Radiation Safety

• Valid driver license with clean driving record
• The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring

We offer a competitive salary, bonus program, comprehensive benefits package, and a positive work environment.

Millennia Professional Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• ACI Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations