Material Testing - Field Technician

Cochran is a growing civil engineering, construction testing, and land surveying firm with 6 offices in Missouri. Cochran specializes in public and private projects including municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With a team of 100+ professionals across multiple offices, Cochran brings unique knowledge and understanding to each client's project. The firm is guided by its core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring outstanding customer service and principal involvement in all project phases.

Cochran is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to assist in carrying out material testing and field investigation procedures related to concrete/asphalt/soils. The ability to effectively use field inspection equipment and techniques is preferred; however, we are willing to train the right person! You will serve as a project team member and assist with field investigations, sample testing, conduct non-destructive testing methods, perform research, editing and verification of data, maintain records of work accomplished, assist in the preparation of reports, and perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

This position is full time/temporary with potential for permanent full-time after 3 months.

• Min. Education Level- High School Diploma
• Must be able to be covered by company auto insurance plan
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering documents (prints, specifications, manuals etc)
• Must be able to lift 50 + lbs and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment
• Pre-employment drug screening and random drug screenings

Excellent benefits (permanent/full-time):

• Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience, overtime paid for all hours worked over 40.
• 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance for employee, plus company deductible assistance.
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days and 7 major holidays
• Simple IRA with 4% Company Match
• Monthly Professional Development Training
• Flexible schedule/casual work environment