Construction Materials Tech

Terracon; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is hiring a field technician to perform testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials. You will communicate with project managers and client reps, transport samples to the lab, and submit data daily. The role emphasizes safety, equipment upkeep, and progressing responsibilities with training.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 6 months experience. A valid driver’s license and certifications such as ACI and Nuclear Density Gauge are preferred or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience required.
• ACI certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations under supervision.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate information to Project Manager and discuss data accuracy.
• Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Project Manager.
• Maintain assigned equipment and follow safety rules.
• Adhere to pre-task planning and safety requirements.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Testing & observation

Data documentation

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACI certification

Nuclear Density Gauge certification

Driver's license

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, 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.
• 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
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Required Qualifications:

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