Position : Construction Materials Technician (CMT Field Technician 1)

Location : Lakewood, CO

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Construction Materials Tester to join our Lakewood, CO team!

The successful CMT will work on large highway paving or construction projects at remote locations which require the technician to stay out of town for the duration of the project, normally 4 to 8 weeks, returning each weekend. Atlas will coordinate all accommodations, daily per diem for meals, and provide transportation via work truck that will be assigned to each Tech. Plenty of overtime hours to be worked each week. Come join our team today!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• This position includes materials testing to determine the physical properties of highway construction materials, including Aggregate and Asphalt Mixtures.

• Construction Materials Technicians will travel to construction sites and perform testing for producers, contractors, developers and/or owners for the materials they are using in their construction.

• Perform a variety of job site tests, record test data, and interpret test results.

• Sample and test Hot Mix Asphalt, Cement Concrete, and other surfacing materials.

• Sample and perform aggregate tests such as sieve analysis, sand equivalent, and moisture content.

• Use nuclear gauge to test densities of asphalt concrete, surfacing and earthwork.

• Communicate both orally and in writing, and work in a cooperative and courteous manner with the public, contractors, supervisors, and other department staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• A science background is a plus.

• Proficient use of math skills

• Excellent communication skills are essential.

• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word

• LabCAT is a plus, but training and certification enrollment provided.

• Travel - 80%

Compensation:

$20 - $23 hourly

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

• Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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