Materials Technician

About Our Team At Jones & DeMille Engineering, we are dedicated to serving as the proven community improvement leaders in rural America. Guided by our core values, we are committed to shaping the quality of life for our team members, clients, and communities. Our mission is rooted in technical excellence, enduring relationships, and innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. We encourage a culture of opportunity, collaboration, and success, empowering our team to thrive while balancing professional growth with personal well-being. Together, we are shaping brighter futures and better communities.

About the Position As a Materials Technician, you will perform a wide variety of materials testing activities in accordance with our technical standards.

Ability to obtain ACI certification, UDOT WAQTC certifications, and Portable Nuclear Gauge User Training

Position Type: Seasonal. Hours will vary based on workload and project needs. Weekly hours will likely be heavier during construction season, and much lighter in the winter.

Primary Responsibilities: In your role as Materials Technician, you will be part of our growing team by performing the functions and duties listed below:

Project & Client Management

• Responsible for performing materials testing work in the field and the laboratory as needed. Complete field density testing as required by contract specifications, and local, state, and federal requirements.
• Test concrete as needed for proper requirements including air content, slump, temperature, and the making of field strength specimens i.e., cylinders
• Record test results and advise Lab Manager of results
• Read and understand engineering plans, specifications, and details for quality assurance and to determine location and materials criteria
• Prepare daily reports and test results
• Nurture existing client relationships with a personalized, rural touch and humble and consistent communication, and by always doing the right thing
• Enforce and support our standards for consistent and superior client management and professional service delivery, as well as technical excellence
• Promote and contribute to the sharing of resources across the firm to ensure our overall goals and objectives are achieved
• Communicate regularly with and proactively advise the Lab Manager of any significant challenge

Other

• Practice mindful awareness of your activities and surroundings, and follow all company, OSHA, federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines and requirements

Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience & Certifications Required:

• High School Degree or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail orientation
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Demonstrate personal investment in your career
• Confident, energetic, and flexible in order to perform in fast-paced environment and resolve challenges
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Physical Requirements The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 75 pounds. This may be required in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Working Conditions Frequent travel by truck to client and project sites. The team member will be required to work in various weather conditions and extremes with excessive walking and standing, and/or utilization of various hand tools, as needed. The ability to navigate around, over, or through a variety of terrain obstacles and/or noisy work conditions including traffic and heavy equipment is required. The use of special safety precautions and/or equipment is also required.

The team member will be required to occasionally work at night or during alternate working hours, as well as travel overnight for out of town projects and/or to other offices.