Specialty Testing Technician - Vancouver, Canada - METRO Testing + Engineering
Description
The Opportunity
Metro Testing + Engineering's Specialty Services department doesn't just provide testing for construction materials and buildings, they also provide specialised engineered approaches to solve problems.
Who we are
- We are the largest material testing company in Western Canada with 13 offices and 240 employees. Everyday since 1987, our technicians are busy at our labs and on the road conducting testing of concrete, soil, and asphalt for our customers in the construction industry. We completed over 300,000 projects and many of them are high profile and longterm projects. None of these projects will be possible without the contributions from our dedicated team of engineers, geoscientists, technicians, technologists, and supporting staff.
What you will be doing:
- Travelling to job sites to for cutting + Coring
- Scanning Concrete with Ground Penetrating Radar
- Preform Ait Tightness Tests
- Preform Window Envelop Tests
- Recording and reporting results
- Liaising with clients and site personnel
- Troubleshooting real time compliance issues in the field and monitoring noncompliance protocols
What you will get
- Comprehensive training on safety and testing methods
- Pay range is between $2 27/ hr with extended benefits after 3 months
- PPE with an allowance for safety boots
- Car allowance for work related travel
- Company cell phone
- Over time work
- Promotion opportunity to other departments
- A supportive and an environment full of opportunities for professional growth and development
- Our company values teamwork, integrity, mentorship, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service with the mindset of putting people first
What you will need to have
- Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lift and control weights up to 23 kilos / 50 lbs.
- Ability to learn customized computer programs
- Flexible with work hours this is not a 9 to 5 job
- Experience or willingness to work outdoor
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in writing reports
What will give you bonus points
- Education in Civil Engineering
More about us
Metro Testing + Engineering is a multi-cultural and diverse organization with employees from around the globe; our commitment to building an extraordinary team has no borders.
Foreign educated workers hold positions at every level of our company, ranging from entry level technicians, engineers, administrators to branch managers and principal owners.
We are strong believers in global community and accountability.Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$23.00-$27.00 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Benefits:
- Automobile allowance
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite gym
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- construction: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location:
On the road
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