Overview

Construction Materials Testing Field Technician Trainee

No experience required, but candidates with basic construction skills and experience working outdoors is preferred!

$17+ per hour, depending on experience

Good driving record, clean criminal record, cleared physical and drug screen.

Come work for a team that is ready to help you grow your new career in Construction Materials Testing!

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We specialize in Materials Testing and Geotechnical Analysis of commercial construction sites. Sounds cool, right? Our field team gets to work hands-on and perform important tests on construction materials such as concrete, soils, rebar, mortar and much more!

Learn to document like a detective, study rocks and soil mechanics like a geologist, and be the boots on the ground for new and exciting construction projects in your area and all over the Southeast!

Company work truck, laptop, tools & equipment provided!
Cell phone reimbursements paid to all field technicians.
On-the-job training provided.
Company-paid certifications plus incentives for passing!
Per Diem paid for travel expenses when working outside local area.

Full package of benefits available for you and your family:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance & Short Term Disability
401k with Company Match
Medical & Dependent Care FSA Plans

Willing to Travel? Come join our team of Remote Project Technicians and be a part of awesome projects in various states around the United States.

Remote project technicians are paid per diem on top of their hourly rate and are paid for their travel time to different jobs.

SCHEDULING NOTE: This position will require NIGHT shift work as well as some WEEKEND work days. Your daily schedule can change from day to day and you must be able to accommodate a flexible working schedule and have reliable transportation to and from the branch office at all hours of the day if needed.

About the company

Building & Earth is a geotechnical engineering, construction-materials testing, and inspection firm. Engineers, geologists, technicians, drill crews, and inspectors support projects in the field and laboratory. It investigates sites, evaluates soil and foundations, tests construction materials, and performs special inspections and environmental services. The scope is Building & Earth Sciences and its technical service network. Roles include engineering, field testing, laboratory work, drilling, project management, safety, and administration. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.

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Headquarters

Birmingham, Alabama

Founded

1998

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Huntsville's new 8,000-square-foot office opened February 26, 2025, expanding lab capacity.
The company keeps winning work, including Paddy's Run Flood Pump Station Phase II.
Repeated ENR Top 500 recognition and UAB Fast 40 validate growth momentum.

What critics are saying

Terracon and Intertek-PSI dwarf Building & Earth, compressing pricing on repeatable testing.
ENR shows only $51.4 million revenue, limiting resilience against project delays.
Any major safety or test-failure lawsuit could destroy trust in contractor relationships.

What makes Building & Earth unique

Building & Earth offers geotechnical engineering, CMT, environmental consulting, and special inspections.
It operates in 35 states from 16 cities, giving regional coverage.
ENR ranked Building & Earth 405th in 2026, up from 449th.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Building & Earth

Construction Materials Testing Field Technician Trainee

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