CMT Field Technician

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

We’re hiring a CMT Field Technician to join our team and support engineering, construction, and environmental projects. In this hands-on role, you’ll perform inspections, materials testing, and sampling to ensure quality and safety on job sites.

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and enjoys working outdoors. We offer training, growth opportunities, and a clear path for career advancement in a dynamic industry.

To learn more about the important work our Field Technicians perform, here’s a short video: UES Field Technician

Ready to start building your career? Apply today and take the first step toward growing with UES.

• Perform field and lab testing on soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other materials to ensure compliance with project specs and industry standards.
• Collect, label, and transport samples to the lab, following proper protocols.
• Prepare accurate, detailed reports and logs of test results, site conditions, and observations for timely submission to project managers and stakeholders.
• Maintain and operate testing equipment and assigned company vehicle in proper working order.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, contractors, and project managers, providing real-time updates on job status and site conditions.
• Support project schedules by arriving on time, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing requirements, conditions, and weather.
• Follow strict safety protocols and OSHA regulations, including proper PPE use.
• Participate in training and certification programs to expand technical skills and maintain compliance.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support project and company goals.

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or relevant technical training preferred.
• 3 years of relevant field experience in construction materials testing or related discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in outdoor conditions, and travel between job sites.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and perform general civil engineering calculations
• Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures
• Knowledge of construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, and soil classifications
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers and the general public

This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

• Work normally performed outside includes exposure to weather conditions such as precipitation, extreme
  cold or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well as drive long distances
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, telephone
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, lift, carry, and push repetitively
  • Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate sometimes with noisy environments
  • Ability to see, smell, hear and touch as well as reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel
    and sit
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related
    apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density
    equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete
    samples)

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here