COMPANY OVERVIEW
2MNEXT provides geotechnical engineering and construction project management services in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Southeastern United States. We have experience serving a wide range of clients, including private, public, and governmental entities. Our specialists also work regularly with contractors, manufacturers, and utilities. We take great pride in providing continued professional services to developers, architects, engineers, and owners.
WORKING AT 2MNEXT
2MNEXT is a great place to work! We are committed to maintaining a positive and fun work environment for our team. We invest in our staff with yearly performance bonuses, raises, employee events, and paid training and development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Construction Materials Testing Technician
Location: Memphis, TN (West Memphis, AR)
Pay Range: $20-$28/ Hour (Based on education, certification, and experience)
Position Type: Full-time
Schedule: Varied
POSITION SUMMARY
This position offers the opportunity to work on a long-term, high-profile mega project, supporting construction teams in delivering quality and compliance at every stage. You’ll play a key role in ensuring materials and workmanship meet project specifications through field testing, construction observation, and inspection services.
Responsibilities include performing field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete, asphalt, grout, and mortar; conducting daily construction inspections and quality observations; preparing and collecting samples; and documenting on-site activities in accordance with project and industry standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and takes pride in contributing to projects that shape the region’s infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Receive, understand, and execute written and verbal directions.
- Review specifications for civil and structural plans and identify sections applicable to the scope of work.
- Interacting and communicating daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers
- Perform tests, general construction inspections, and observations according to project requirements.
- Submit daily field reports to document testing, inspections, and field observations.
- Clearly identify, verbally communicate, and document test results and activities in a timely fashion.
- Document and communicate non-conforming items to designated project supervision.
- Clean, maintain, and calibrate all assigned equipment according to applicable codes and standards.
- Transport, operate, and care for a nuclear density gauge as assigned, meeting all safety, care, and maintenance guidelines as outlined in the Radiation Safety Program Policy.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, notwithstanding work in other functional areas to cover absences and relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s license
- ACI Field Level 1 Certification (concrete testing)
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics, field proctors, and field density testing.
- Basic knowledge of sample preparation, collection & testing, field observations, and documentation of construction activities.
- Must pass relevant tests and/or achieve valid signatures.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate and confidential test records and to prepare easily understandable reports for documentation.
- Skilled in the use of computers and common software applications.
- Ability to learn company specific software and programs.
- Ability to be trained and to follow directions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to dress, speak and act professionally & appropriately.
- Ability to work ethically, honestly, and safely at all times.
- Ability to drive a company vehicle and adhere to all company guidelines for operation and safety.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- ICC Soils or ACI Aggregate Base certifications are a plus.
- Other materials testing certifications from nationally recognized organizations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position entails work in both indoor and outdoor environments with potential exposure to weather conditions.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required functions.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
- Ability to physically maneuver construction sites and excavations
- Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communications in the English language, including the ability to communicate directly and over the telephone and be understood.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
Affordable medical plans starting at $100/month for individuals
401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
️ PTO starting at 12 days/year, increasing annually up to 20 days
8 paid holidays each year
️ Company-paid life and disability insurance
Training and certification opportunities
Employee recognition and bonus programs
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
2MNEXT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
