CMT Technician II in Metairie, Louisiana at Eustis Engineering LLC

Summary

The CMT Technician II is a more experienced technician having achieved at least one testing certification. This technician can perform some of the more complicated field tests and is mentored by CMT Technician III personnel. The CMT Technician II has a minimum of 12 months of experience in construction engineering technology or an equivalent and has earned his/her accreditation as a Concrete Field Testing Technician (Grade I) with the American Concrete Institute.

This CMT Technician inspects materials and observes activities associated with construction of streets, bridges, buildings, levees, etc., to ensure the procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

The CMT Technician II works under the direction of the CMT Operations Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned including working in our drilling department or soils laboratory, or working for Eustis Engineering’s other offices.

The CMT Technician II must:

• have developed discernment capabilities through knowledge and experience;
• be able to communicate problematic situations concerning both workmanship and/or materials directly to the professional in charge;
• be familiar with industry standards such as ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, AWS, AISC, FAA, ICC, LaDOTD, MDOT, TxDOT, etc., and be able to follow written test procedures;
• display the level of expertise to perform both laboratory and field tests in two or more disciplines, i.e., asphalt, concrete, coatings, steel, piling, soils, etc.;
• have the ability to perform duties of various assignments and complete complex reports with minimum supervision and assistance;
• be able to read and interpret project plans and specifications;
• must have the ability to perform field inspection and laboratory tests to a high degree of proficiency in more than one area of technology, such as asphalt, soils, concrete, piling, steel, coatings, non-destructive testing, etc.;
• should qualify as an expert in one of those disciplines;
• must perform duties of various assignments and complete complex reports with a minimum of supervision and assistance; uses appropriate personal protective equipment which may include hard hat, safety vest, safety shoes, face shield/covering;
• maintains a valid driver’s license and drives a motor vehicle while collecting samples, performing field tests, and conducting inspections;
• communicates orally and in writing with supervisor and staff members.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

The CMT Technician II must have, as a minimum, a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). In addition, he/she must have satisfactorily completed one or more of the following.

• Attendance of technical seminars or short courses where more than a certificate of attendance has been awarded.
• Completion of training where certification, in one or more specific disciplines of construction technology, is awarded.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

The CMT Technician II must be certified in at least one accredited industrial organization including ACI, AWS, CWI, NICET, ICC, LaDOTD, MDOT, TXDOT. The CMT Technician II must also maintain his/her TWIC credential.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.