Construction Materials Technician (Cmt Field Technician 1)

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It's how we are built - with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We're just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Construction Materials Tester to join our Lakewood, CO team!

The successful CMT will work on large highway paving or construction projects at remote locations which require the technician to stay out of town for the duration of the project, normally 4 to 8 weeks, returning each weekend. Atlas will coordinate all accommodations, daily per diem for meals, and provide transportation via work truck that will be assigned to each Tech. Plenty of overtime hours to be worked each week. Come join our team today!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• This position includes materials testing to determine the physical properties of highway construction materials, including Aggregate and Asphalt Mixtures.

• Construction Materials Technicians will travel to construction sites and perform testing for producers, contractors, developers and/or owners for the materials they are using in their construction.

• Perform a variety of job site tests, record test data, and interpret test results.

• Sample and test Hot Mix Asphalt, Cement Concrete, and other surfacing materials.

• Sample and perform aggregate tests such as sieve analysis, sand equivalent, and moisture content.

• Use nuclear gauge to test densities of asphalt concrete, surfacing and earthwork.

• Communicate both orally and in writing, and work in a cooperative and courteous manner with the public, contractors, supervisors, and other department staff.