Field Construction Material Testing Technician - Surrey, Canada - METRO Testing + Engineering

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Are you someone with a background in construction or civil engineering? Metro Testing + Engineering is ready to train you and help you to start a career in the world of material testing.

You will be part of a team of dedicated and passionate Civil Technicians to make sure our client's projects are built with construction materials that meet their required specifications.

Your new career will start with our Concrete Testing department.

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 long-term 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 in Surrey, Langley and Delta to sample and test concrete, soil and asphalt
  • 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 $2123/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 (usually between March and October)
  • 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
  • Good work ethics

What will give you bonus points

  • Construction experience
  • 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.

There are 15 different languages spoken in our corporate office and flagship firm alone.

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.

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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$21.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week


Benefits:


  • Automobile allowance
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite gym
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime
pay


Application question(s):

  • Do you have a person vehicle that you can use for travelling to work sites?
  • This is physically demand position. Will be able to lift between lbs?
  • Do you have a Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle ?

Experience:


  • Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
On the road

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