# Materials Testing Technician at Cochran

> United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acochranengineering%3A4065066008 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Cochran](https://alderhq.app/companies/cochran)
- Location text: Kansas City, Missouri, United States; Union
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States; Union")
- Posted: 2026-10-20 (21 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cochranengineering/jobs/4065066008

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 21890): p25 $55k, median $90k, p75 $154k
- Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Cochran Ltd" (checked 2026-11-09, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers))

## Description (the employer's text)

Cochran is a growing civil engineering, construction testing, and land surveying firm with 6 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.

### Land Survey Field Technician

Candidates should be dependable, have a mature approach to performing assigned tasks efficiently, and enjoy working outdoors in various types of weather. This position requires a valid license and an acceptable driving record for insurance purposes.

Experience

5+ years land survey experience; preferred, but not required: an understanding of AutoCAD, Trimble Total Station, and GPS equipment beneficial.

### Other Essential Requirements or Functions

Work is outdoors in all weather, with the potential for occasional office work. Work often requires moderate physical exertion. Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard field activities, including walking/bending/sitting/standing for extended periods of time.

Cochran is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other reason prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. EOE AA/M/F/D/V

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
- Paid time off including vacation, sick days and 7 major holidays
- Simple IRA with 4% Company Match

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