Construction Materials Technician

Terracon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Austin recruits a Field Technician to conduct field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and related materials. You will communicate with the project team, transport samples, and prepare reports documenting findings and results.

Under supervision, you will gain experience in testing techniques, maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures on site, with opportunities for increased responsibility and training over time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing, observation and inspection of construction materials.
• Transport samples to laboratory with documentation for analysis.
• Prepare and submit data and observations in written and digital reports for project records.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles and work areas; adhere to safety standards.
• Assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians; drive a company vehicle as needed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

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, 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

• 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.