Materials Testing Technician
Company: Cochran
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Cochran is a growing civil
engineering, construction testing, and land surveying firm with 7
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's Kansas City, Missouri location is looking
for a Materials Testing Field Technician to join our team. Who are
we looking for? The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 1-2
years of prior experience or general knowledge of standard
construction practices. The Materials Testing Field Tech performs
or assists in field tests and observations of construction
materials, including concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregate, storm
and sanitary structures and pipe bedding procedures.
Qualifications: 1-2 years prior experience, preferred ACI Concrete
Field Testing-Grad I, preferred Attention to detail and
organizational skills Ability to work independently as well as part
of a team Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to read blueprints and construction documents Ability to
operate and navigate handheld tablet or other technical devices
Willing to be a team player and assist with any tasks assigned to
them Physical Requirements: Ability to work in field environment in
all types of weather/conditions Ability to lift and move up to
75lbs Excellent benefits : Competitive Salary, commensurate with
experience 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and
Long-Term Disability Insurance for employee, plus company
deductible assistance. Flexible Benefits Plan Generous PTO Plan and
7 major holidays Simple IRA with 4% Company Match Boot and apparel
allowance
Keywords: Cochran, Olathe , Materials Testing Technician, Construction , Lees Summit, Kansas
