Summary

The Senior CMT Technician is a highly specialized technician requiring little or no supervision. This technician is certified in three or more disciplines, and mentors other CMT Technicians. These disciplines include but are not limited to the American Concrete Institute (ACI), International Code Council (ICC), the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), and a state Department of Transportation entity (such as LaDOTD, MDOT, or TxDOT). The Senior CMT Technician has a minimum of ten years’ experience in construction engineering technology or an equivalent. The Senior CMT Technician must demonstrate supervisory skills.

This CMT Technician inspects materials and observes activities associated with construction of streets, bridges, buildings, levees, etc., to ensure the procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

The Senior CMT Technician works under the direction of the CMT Operations Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned including working in our drilling or laboratory department, or working for Eustis Engineering’s other offices.

The Senior CMT Technician should be of high moral character, reputable, and conduct his affairs above reproach. He/she:

• must have the ability to perform field inspection and laboratory tests to a high degree of proficiency in more than one area of technology, such as soils, concrete, piling, steel, coatings, non-destructive testing, etc.;
• should qualify as an expert in one of those disciplines;
• must perform duties of various assignments and complete complex reports with a minimum of supervision and assistance.

Other duties may include the following.

• Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.

• Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used, conform to the project’s specifications.
• Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity with the plans and specifications.
• Discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Maintains a daily log of construction and inspection activities.
• Prepares sketches of construction activities for inclusion in daily reports.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment which may include hard hat, safety vest, safety shoes, face shield/covering.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and drives a motor vehicle while collecting samples, performing field tests, and conducting inspections.
• Communicates orally and in writing with supervisor and staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Senior CMT Technician mentors CMT Technician I, II, and III personnel.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; keeps technical skills up to date.

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Exhibits tact and consideration; helps and supports co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Managing Customer Focus - Promotes customer focus.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.

Performance Coaching - Gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development.

Team Leadership - Fosters team cooperation; acknowledges team accomplishments.

Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; fosters quality focus in others; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates

accuracy and thoroughness.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Consultative Selling - Builds rapport and establishes trust; asks questions to discover client business needs; presents solutions that meet customer objectives.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

The Senior CMT Technician must have, as a minimum, a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). In addition, he/she must have satisfactorily completed one or more of the following.

• At least two semesters of college level training.
• Attendance of technical seminars or short courses where more than a certificate of attendance has been awarded.
• Completion of training where certification, in one or more specific disciplines of construction technology, is awarded.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Agile Frameworks’ MetaField® Project Management Project Management software; Internet Explorer or other similar internet software Internet software; Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft Word software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

The Senior CMT Technician must be certified in more than one accredited industrial organization including ACI, AWS, CWI, NICET, ICC, LaDOTD, MDOT, TxDOT. The Senior CMT Technician must also maintain his/her TWIC credential.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Acknowledgement

As an employee of Eustis Engineering, the Senior CMT Technician may be subjected to random drug and alcohol screening as part of our alcohol and drug abuse testing program. An annual physical for medical monitoring may also be required. A pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check are required.