Construction Materials Testing Technician-Austin, TX

Company: Certerra
Location: Kyle
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Overview: Certerra provides technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for new product development, engineering solutions to manage assets, and quality assurance for project delivery. Working in partnership, we help you bring code compliant products to market faster, move into construction with confidence, keep your projects moving forwards and extend the life of your infrastructure assets. With a nationwide office network and an expert team of over 1,000 people, we have the resources to deliver materially better outcomes, along with local knowledge that ensures the communities we serve are built to last. Job Summary: Certerra is seeking a Construction Materials Technician to perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials—including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. This role involves close coordination with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with project requirements and testing protocols. Responsibilities include collecting and transporting material samples with proper documentation to the laboratory, conducting testing and analysis, and preparing clear, accurate written and digital reports for daily submission to the Certerra Project Manager. Technicians are expected to maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas while adhering to strict safety standards. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in high-profile, complex projects while working with a skilled and dedicated technical team. Duties/Responsibilities: Under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties. Provides clear documentation of findings and results. Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal. Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments. Maintains assigned equipment. Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Education/Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 0-6 months of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience. Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and walking during inspections and training sessions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

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