Construction Materials Testing Engineering Technician I-East Idaho

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. seeks an entry level field technician to perform testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials in Idaho. You will communicate with project staff, transport samples to the lab, and prepare daily reports for the project manager.

You will assist with tasks under supervision, maintain equipment, and ensure adherence to safety standards. Requires 6 months of experience and a valid driver's license; nuclear density gauge certification is preferred within 6

Qualifications

• 6 months field testing/observation experience.
• Clear documentation of findings and results.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate results to Project Manager and prepare submittals.
• Maintain and clean equipment and vehicles; drive a vehicle.
• Follow safety rules and report safety concerns; maintain quality standards.

Skills

Testing & observations

Documentation

Communication

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge certification

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

This role will have the exciting opportunity to support impactful projects throughout Idaho Falls and the greater East Idaho region.

• 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.