How to hire a cement tester assistant

How to hire a cement tester assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cement tester assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cement tester assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cement tester assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The cement tester assistant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A cement tester assistant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cement tester assistants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of cement tester assistants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Cement Tester Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Cement Tester Assistant	Chemical technicians use special instruments and techniques to help chemists and chemical engineers research, develop, produce, and test chemical products and processes.	$9-21
   Field Laboratory Operator	A field laboratory operator prepares a safe environment setting and checks on the equipment to be used in performing the experiment or procedure. They are responsible for recording results and correcting any discrepancies observed... Show more	$17-37
   Analytical Laboratory Technician	An analytical laboratory technician is responsible for operating various equipment to perform laboratory research and investigations under a professional scientist's supervision. Analytical laboratory technicians ensure the laboratory and machinery's safety and cleanliness to avoid potential hazards and keep accurate laboratory results... Show more	$15-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Math
   • Test Results
   • Service Equipment
   • Data Entry
   • Test Equipment
   • Test Scores
   • Test Materials
   • Computer System
   • Test Data
   • NDT
   • Destructive Testing
   • Academic Integrity
   • Blood Pressure

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage requirements and maintain test repository using QC.
   • Maintain video and audio equipment and troubleshoot problems as necessary.
   • Work with test readers and ETS staff to sort, organize, and process complete tests.
   • Assign analysis are by GC, Sim-Dis GC, IC and several other wet chemical methods.
   • Update change requests, defects and action items in JIRA as tasks are complete or additional requirements are acquire.
   • Perform functional, compatibility and regression testing, sanity testing.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cement tester assistant job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A cement tester assistant salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a cement tester assistant in North Dakota may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level cement tester assistant usually earns less than a senior-level cement tester assistant. Additionally, a cement tester assistant with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average cement tester assistant salary

   $14.56hourly

   $30,286 yearly

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   Entry-level cement tester assistant salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average cement tester assistant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$41,263	$20
   2	Massachusetts	$40,865	$20
   3	New York	$37,173	$18
   4	Pennsylvania	$34,899	$17
   5	California	$34,172	$16
   6	Illinois	$32,496	$16
   7	Texas	$32,442	$16
   8	Ohio	$32,215	$15
   9	Washington	$31,604	$15
   10	Montana	$30,564	$15
   11	Louisiana	$28,577	$14
   12	North Dakota	$27,568	$13
   13	Oklahoma	$25,768	$12
   14	Utah	$25,613	$12
   15	Florida	$24,915	$12

   Average cement tester assistant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Halliburton	$74,887	$36.00	7
   2	Dallas College	$38,610	$18.56	1
   3	University of Washington	$38,344	$18.43
   4	University of Georgia Small Business Development Center	$34,995	$16.82	2
   5	Eversource Energy	$34,078	$16.38	2
   6	Lynwood Unified School District	$33,905	$16.30
   7	Southwest CHC	$33,505	$16.11
   8	Rock Valley College	$33,276	$16.00
   9	College of Lake County	$31,890	$15.33
   10	Berkshire Medical Center	$31,321	$15.06
   11	Randstad North America, Inc.	$31,131	$14.97	3
   12	Berkshire	$31,034	$14.92
   13	The University System of Maryland Foundation	$30,527	$14.68
   14	Aerotek	$30,031	$14.44	3
   15	Kratos Defense & Security Solutions	$29,937	$14.39
   16	University of Alaska	$28,537	$13.72
   17	Tulsa Community College	$26,575	$12.78
   18	Elgin Community College	$24,531	$11.79	2

4. Writing a cement tester assistant job description

   A job description for a cement tester assistant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a cement tester assistant job description:

   Cement tester assistant job description example

   **Test Site Assistants needed in**
   
   **Troy, Illinois!!!**
   
   These are part time, temporary positions. You must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week (two full days each week). Additional hours are available, if desired
   
   **MONDAY - FRIDAY**
   
   **Pay rate = $22.00/per hour** **.**
   
   We are needing responsible individuals to assist in screening patients for COVID-19 using the University of Illinois' innovative saliva test which delivers fast, reliable results to the patient.
   
   **Responsibilities:**
   
   + Greet visitors, log patients, and direct them through the saliva testing process including collecting samples.
   
   + Use dedicated software and equipment to track test samples. Work with partners to transport samples to associated labs.
   
   + Set-up, clean, maintain, adjust, and tear down the testing site setup, as needed Dispose of biohazardous materials, according to regulation.
   
   + Follow legal requirements, provide safety information, and ensure compliance with standard testing procedures.
   
   + Ensure that the site and workplace remain a safe environment, including proper PPE, utilizing social distancing, and sanitation standards.
   
   **Minimum Qualifications:**
   
   + High School Diploma
   
   + Ability to adhere to the University of Illinois System's SARS COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
   
   + Willing to travel to client sites to provide testing services with other teammates in a provided vehicle.
   
   + Ability to work a minimum of 16 hours per week (two full days each week) days/hours listed above
   
   **Preferred Qualifications: (not required)**
   
   + Valid driver's license.
   
   + Some experience in a healthcare or medical field
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right cement tester assistant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your cement tester assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit cement tester assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with cement tester assistant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cement tester assistant

   Once you've selected the best cement tester assistant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new cement tester assistant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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