CMT Engineering Technician In Training

Terracon; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a field and laboratory testing professional to assist in testing soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel at construction sites. You will support project managers and technicians, prepare samples, and help with data collection and reporting.

Under supervision, you will learn testing procedures, maintain equipment, adhere to safety standards, and help ensure quality across projects while coordinating with team members and client representatives on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in written and digital reports.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas.
• Adhere to strict safety standards and assist with scheduling and dispatch as needed.

Skills

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, learn and assist with tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.