Specialty Construction Materials Testing Technician
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
$22 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $22 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and looking for a hands-on career in the construction industry?
We're looking for a motivated Specialty Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our growing team.
In this role, you'll perform specialized testing of construction materials while ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with industry standards. Every day brings new challenges, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and working both independently and as part of a team.
What you will get:
- starting wage at $22/hr
- benefitsafter 3 months
- training provided
What you need to have:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent writing and documentation abilities
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Good mechanical aptitude
- The ability to perform well under pressure and manage changing priorities
- Basic to intermediate math skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- A commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail
The following experience is considered an asset:
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems
- Previous experience with concrete technology
- Experience with anchors and anchor systems
This is a physically active position that requires the ability to:
- Lift and carry equipment and materials weighing at least 50 lbs
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods
- Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday
- Safely handle testing equipment and construction materials
- Travel to local and remote project sites as required
- Participate in occasional overnight projects and travel away from home
- Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Why Join Us?
We offer the opportunity to work on a variety of unique and challenging projects in a supportive team environment where your skills are valued and opportunities for professional growth are encouraged. If you enjoy working in the field, solving technical challenges, and contributing to the success of major construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of our team!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Specialty Construction Materials Testing Technician at Metro Testing & Engineering will test construction materials on job sites and record the results. The work includes handling testing equipment, documenting findings and following safety and quality rules.
Requirements
Candidates need strong communication and writing skills, good mechanical aptitude, basic to intermediate math, and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. A valid driver's licence with a clean driving record and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs are required.
Skills
- Construction materials testing
- Concrete testing
- Anchors and anchor systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical documentation
- Report writing
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic math
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Independent work
Benefits
- Training provided
Categories
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- construction materials testing
- concrete testing
- materials technician
- quality control
- construction inspection
- field testing
- hydraulic systems
- anchor systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- documentation
- mechanical aptitude
- civil engineering technician
- geotechnical
- on-site testing
- compliance
- safety
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Paid training
Tools
- Testing equipment
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
- English