Tests concrete, soil, and asphalt on job sites to make sure they are strong enough.
You measure slump on a truck of fresh concrete, mold test cylinders, and use a nuclear gauge to check that soil is compacted.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. ACI and NICET certifications; short training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Civil Engineering Technology (certificate).
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Some lab tests automate and sensors go into concrete; sampling and testing on job sites stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to testing labs and engineering firms that train field techs First: ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (1–2 day class and exam)
Classes: Chemistry, Algebra, Construction CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3022.
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