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WSP USA Construction Materials Technician in South Jordan, Utah
This Opportunity
WSP has a career opportunity for a Construction Materials Technician with our Salt Lake City, Utah office.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative staff.
We have opportunities for experienced technicians with ACI, ICC, WAQTC/TTQP and other certifications. We also have opportunities for motivated individuals without construction materials field / laboratory testing experience looking to start a career.
Your Impact
• Will perform field inspections and observations for mining, transportation and commercial/industrial construction projects in Utah and the surrounding Mountain Region States.
• Will perform soil, concrete, asphalt and geosynthetic liner testing
• Will provide daily reports of observation and test results
• Will monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
• Will interact with client representatives (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
• Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data
• Will assist in the lab conducting soils, aggregate and concrete testing as needed
• Will travel to project sites in Utah and the Mountain Region states. Approximately 20% travel.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 + years of experience in construction or related projects
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Reliability – must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
• Ability to prepare reports and documentation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in variable outside conditions
• Ability and willingness to travel to projects in Utah and the Mountain Region states. Approximately 20% travel.
• Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Preferred Qualifications
• ACI certification
• 1+ years of Materials Testing experience
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• MHSA certification
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.