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Talent pool - Materials Testing Technician
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
$23 to $25 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $23 to $25 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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About Us
Metro Testing + Engineering is one of the largest providers of construction materials testing services in Western Canada with 10 offices in BC and 1 in Edmonton. We have been servicing the construction industry since 1987.
In addition to materials testing services, we also provide engineering consulting services in Building Science, Environmental, Geotechnical and Materials.
Position Summary
We don't have openings for field technicians at our Burnaby office, and we are only accepting applications for future considerations.
Our field technicians will be on the road in their assigned territories daily. They not only provide testing services for our clients, but they also help us to foster long term relationships with them.
You don’t need a background in engineering to be considered for this role and training will be provided.
What our Field-Testing Technicians do:
· Travelling to multiple jobsites during their shifts
· Preform field testing to verify materials are compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
· Reports test results to site personnel to support timely decision-making
· Maintain accurate records, calculations, and prepare daily quality reports
· Build relationship with the site personnel
What you need to have:
· Legally to work in Canada without sponsorship
· Good command of the English language
· Canadian driver’s license with personal vehicle to get to the job sites
· Physically fit – able to lift 23kg/50lbs
· Available Monday to Saturday
· Customer service experience
What you will get
· Depending on your experience, starting wage will be between $23-25/hr + over time during the peak season
· Ongoing training and mentorship
· Benefits and RRSP after 3 months
· Mileage reimbursement
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Field-Testing Technician will travel to jobsites during shifts to test materials against project specifications and standards. They will report results to site personnel, keep accurate records and daily quality reports, and build relationships with site staff.
Requirements
Candidates need legal right to work in Canada without sponsorship, good English, a Canadian driver's licence and personal vehicle, and the ability to lift 23 kg (50 lbs). Customer service experience and Monday-to-Saturday availability are required; no engineering background is needed.
Skills
- Field materials testing
- Quality control reporting
- Record keeping
- Customer relationship building
- Customer service
- Verifying compliance with specifications
- Travel to jobsites
Benefits
- Ongoing training and mentorship
- RRSP
- Mileage reimbursement
Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Construction
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- materials testing
- field testing technician
- construction materials testing
- quality control
- concrete testing
- soil testing
- geotechnical
- jobsite inspection
- quality reports
- construction inspection
- field technician
- customer service
- driver's licence
- Burnaby
- Metro Testing + Engineering
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Paid training
Languages
- English
Own vehicle
Yes