CMT Field Technician

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Join Atlas Technical Consultants' Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician in Lubbock supporting the West Texas area. This technician will collect samples, perform soil densities, concrete testing in the field in accordance with TxDOT and ASTM standards, with room to grow into field certifications. Success looks like accurate, well-documented field testing and steady progress toward TxAPA/ACI certifications.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform field testing and inspection for soils, aggregates, HMA, and concrete placement per specifications.

• Field density, sampling, and inspection testing

• Daily QC/QA testing

• Support roadway personnel with placement testing

• Operate and maintain field equipment (density gauge, slump cone, air meter)

• Document field activities per requirements

• Coordinate with contractors and client staff; escalate issues to the Field Manager

• Follow safety policies

• Train toward other field certifications

You’ll thrive here if you have

• 1+ years of construction inspection or materials testing experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, and test procedures.

• Working knowledge of soils, aggregates, concrete and HMA.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Willingness to obtain TxAPA Level 1B, SB102 and ACI Field Grade (any combination) within a defined timeframe.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for field documentation and reporting.

• Certifications not required at hire; will train toward TxAPA Level 1B, SB102 and ACI Field Grade (any combination) on the job.

• Knowledge of TxDOT, ASTM and AASHTO field testing procedures relating to soils, aggregates, HMA, and concrete.

• Proficiency in preparing and documenting field test results in accordance with TxDOT standards and project requirements.

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time between active project sites within the West Texas area.

• Willingness to workday or night shifts, as well as "off hours" when needed.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions on active construction sites.

• Willing to work toward field certifications; no lab experience required.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry
• Employment Type:Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

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

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!