Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician (entry-level)
Rochester, MNFull-time$40–59K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Braun Intertec is seeking an entry-level Construction Materials Testing Technician in Rochester, Minnesota. The technician performs field testing of construction materials on commercial and transportation projects and receives technical training and industry certifications after demonstrating ability and passing examinations. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather and terrain, physical demands, and coordination with project managers and senior technicians to ensure specifications are followed.
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Job Duties
Braun Intertec is seeking Construction Materials Testing Technicians to join our team in Rochester, MN. Our technicians perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt. Onsite materials testing is conducted on various commercial and transportation construction projects located throughout the area.
The chosen candidate(s) will receive in-depth technical training and industry certifications upon successful completion of examinations and demonstration of ability. This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast paced team with a steady and growing backlog of exciting projects.
Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and be able to lift 50-75+ pounds. The chosen candidate will frequently be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times, this position may be working at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches.
Responsibilities:
Perform field density tests of soils
Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and strength
Prepare daily reports
Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed
Perform routine samples and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt and assist with more complex tasks, as required
The ideal candidate will have:
A strong safety focus and attention to detail
A demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical concepts
Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Related work experience in materials testing or construction is a plus
All candidates must have:
A High School diploma or equivalent
A valid driver's license with clean driving record for the last 3 years
The ability to lift 50-75+ pounds
Check out this video to see what life is like as a CMT: https://youtu.be/PRMzbYyPJ3M
Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and requires all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report.
Braun Intertec employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.
Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays.
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Compensation Range:
$39,600.00 - $59,400.00
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Minimum Education Required
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Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$39,600.00 - $59,400.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55905
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
101453
Job Benefits
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,992 open Field Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$40–59K/yr
- US median$62–90K/yr147 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $50K, is 35% below the US median midpoint ($77K) — in the lowest quarter of Field Technician salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 47 open Field Technician jobs in Minnesota and 1,992 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- RMS Energy12 open
- Braun Intertec Corporation (this employer)11 open
- Clean Harbors4 open
- Experience
- Field Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (907 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 864 of the 1,992 open Field Technician jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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