Testing Technician jobs in Alaska

Northern Geotechnical Engineering, Inc. / Terra Firma Testing (NGE-TFT) is currently accepting applications for mid-level, full-time technician positions within its construction materials testing department. NGE-TFT is an Alaska-based, employee-owned business providing geotechnical engineering and construction materials engineering & testing (CoMET) services to residential, commercial, governmental, tribal, and resource development projects across Alaska. For more information about NGE-TFT, you can visit our website at www.nge-tft.com.

NGE-TFT is seeking dynamic and self-motivated individuals looking with previous experience in materials testing for both year-round and seasonal full-time positions. Typical job responsibilities will include:

• General earthworks observation and testing including soil compaction testing using a nuclear densometer and/or sand cone apparatus;
• Concrete/masonry field testing/sampling, placement observation, and lab testing
• Asphalt field testing/sampling
• Performing various laboratory soil index tests
• Preparing and overseeing implementation of quality control testing/sampling plans;
• Periodic SWPPP inspections

General Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience in construction materials testing
• Willing to work shifts in excess of 8-hrs/day and/or weekends.
• Willing to travel to remote job sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACI certifications related to testing/sampling concrete
• WAQTC certifications
• Nuclear densometer experience and trianing
• Familiarity with relevant ASTM and AASHTO testing standards
• ICC certifications in soils, concrete, and/or asphalt a plus
• Basic materials laboratory testing experience
• Construction site experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• US Citizen or green card holder
• Able to routinely lift 50-lbs
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and abele to efficiently compose and submit electronic reports
• Good communication skills - both verbal and written
• Punctual and reliable
• Well organized, with an attention to detail

Compensation:

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience and will be adjusted periodically based on performance, tenure, and inflation. However, starting pay for this position will typically range between $38-$35/hr (DOE). Successful year-round candidates will be subject to a probationary employment period, after which company-provided benefits (paid leave/medical/dental/401k/profit sharing/etc.) will apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 80 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company truck
• Health savings account
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Compensation package:

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Experience level:

• 2 years

Physical setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Extended hours
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Work Location: In person