Special Inspector/Materials Testing Technician

Job Description Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.  Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder's Ontario, CA office is seeking a Special Inspector/Materials Testing Technician to join our Southern California team. We provide construction inspection and material testing services to a broad range of local and national clients. We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining a dynamic team and building their career in the field of construction inspection and materials testing. We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The technician will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of their supervisor. Mandatory Position Requirements Willingness to travel throughout California (50% travel expected) Ability to work/stay out of town as needed to service project workloads 2+ years of soil, asphalt, and reinforced concrete testing and inspection experience Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 certification ICC Reinforced Concrete certification In addition to the above requirements, hiring preference with be given to those with any of the following desired certifications: Additional ICC certifications CWI certification Desired Skills Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team Excellent organizational and communication skills both written and verbal Must be able to use a computer and/or iPad and have a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and photo management software Ability to learn and grow with technological demands pertaining to daily field reports and field data Kleinfelder Offers An excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays Certification cost reimbursement Hourly rate incentive and bonus program to obtain additional certifications Reimbursement for certification renewals and jurisdictional certifications Paid travel and mileage from your home office to and from project sites This is…