SCI Engineering
Posted 3mo ago

Construction Materials Testing Technician

SCI Engineering
Thornton, Colorado, United States
$20-$26/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • perform tests
  • inspect materials
  • write reports
Requirements
  • High school diploma
  • No experience required (1 year preferred)
  • Able to reach office and job sites daily
  • Valid driver’s license and current insurance
  • Willing for overtime and weekend work
  • Able to lift up to 75 pounds

Job description

SCI Engineering, Inc. is a professional consulting and engineering firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction. We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources and Construction Material Testing.

SCI is looking for friendly individuals to join our team and help us grow. Construction Material Testing Technicians are involved in testing and inspections of various construction materials on construction sites and in our materials laboratory. This position requires professionalism and a willingness to work not only to meet expected deadlines but also as needed for excellent customer service.

Benefits (Full-time employees eligible) include:

  • 401(k) (Matching Program)
  • Health insurance (Including a HDHP option free for employees)
  • Dental insurance (Free to Employees)
  • Vision insurance (Free to Employees)
  • Disability insurance (Free to Employees)
  • Life insurance (Basic Term Life Free to Employees)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Why Join SCI?

At SCI, your success is our success. We offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and professional development, encouraging continuous skill development and promoting from within based on performance and initiative. Collaboration and mentoring are key to our culture, and we welcome ideas for innovation and improvement. We also offer teambuilding opportunities through various clubs and committees.

Don’t take our word for it – an independent survey revealed that 88% of our St. Louis CMT Technicians feel they have opportunities to learn and grow and 88% feel appreciated for their work. One technician described why they love their job:

There is almost always something new to see or learn and going out to different job sites to see what projects are taking place in the area is always fun.’

We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 and 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace (topworkplaces.com/company/sci-engineering/), having earned the award for the second year in a row. Our employees enjoy a casual dress code, including jeans every day, and benefit from a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance. Our Good Cause Charity Program empowers employees to donate to the charity of the month, with SCI matching contributions.

Join SCI and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform various tests and inspections on construction materials
  • Written and electronic reports must be completed regularly
  • Verbal communication with site and office personnel is required.
  • For more experienced personnel, some supervision and training of less-experienced staff is likely.
  • Adhere to strict safety procedures and standards.

Bonus Opportunity

New Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the SCI Training Success Incentive Program. This program provides new employees the opportunity to earn up to a $500 bonus upon obtaining specific certifications during the first 9 months of employment. More information to be provided during the interview process.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
  • Requires a basic logical understanding of smartphones.
  • Requires logical approach to problem solving.

About SCI Engineering

Provides professional geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials engineering services.

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