CMT Engineering Technician In Training

Terracon; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Parma, OH is seeking a Field Technician to perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials. You will collect samples, document results, and communicate with project teams to ensure testing requirements are met.

Under supervision, you will learn basic testing tasks, maintain equipment, and uphold safety standards on projects. This role supports data entry, daily reporting, and coordination with Project Managers, with emphasis on quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with basic testing and observations duties under supervision.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate information to Project Manager and discuss accuracy of data for submittal.
• Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Project Manager.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

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.