Construction Materials Engineering Technician I

Terracon; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Oklahoma City is seeking an entry-level Field/Lab Technician to support soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, and steel testing both in the field and in the lab. You will relay findings to the Project Manager, transport samples with documentation, and compile written and digital reports for daily submission.

Under close supervision, you will assist with testing, maintain equipment and vehicles, follow safety rules, and build toward greater responsibilities while contributing to project

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of field/ lab testing experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable history.
• Willingness to obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months.
• Must obtain ACI certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist on tasks and perform basic testing under supervision.
• Document findings clearly for submittal.
• Communicate results to Project Manager.
• Maintain and operate equipment properly.
• Uphold safety and quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Basic testing & observations

Data documentation

Communication

Safety compliance

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.

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, assist on 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
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• 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

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Certification

• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.