Construction Materials Technician In Training

Terracon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Austin seeks a field/lab technician to perform testing and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will collect samples, follow project requirements, and document results for daily submission.

Under supervision you will learn basic testing, maintain equipment, and support project managers. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely data reporting to ensure quality across projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on site.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with basic field testing and observations under supervision.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate information to Project Manager and discuss data accuracy for submittal.
• Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Project Manager.
• Maintain assigned equipment and adhere to safety rules and practices.
• Assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites.

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.