Construction Materials Testing Technician / Driver (Flex)

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.  

Step into Your New Role 

Kleinfelder's Ontario, CA office is seeking an entry level Construction Materials Testing Technician / Driver to join our team on a flex basis.

We provide construction inspection and materials testing services to a broad range of local and national clients. We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining a dynamic team and building their career in the field of construction inspection and materials testing.

We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine driving, sample running, field/laboratory documentation, data entry, and laboratory testing. The successful candidate will be put on a career plan for an opportunity to advance their career into becoming a full-time Special Inspector and/or Materials Testing Technician.

Desired Skills

• Willingness to work in the soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, masonry, and steel laboratory when needed
• Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to learn and grow with technological demands pertaining to daily field reports, field documentation and data, and laboratory test reports

In addition to the above desired skills, hiring preference with be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade 1
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Caltrans Soil, Aggregate, Concrete, and/or Asphalt 

The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast-paced team with a steady and growing backlog of large projects.

Must be able to use a computer and have a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record is required.  

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $20 - $23/hr. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.