Construction Materials Testing - Engineering Technician in Training

Terracon; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon's Lincoln, Nebraska office is seeking several Construction Material Testing – Engineering Technicians in Training. You will learn field testing, observation, and inspection of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, and communicate with project teams about requirements and results.

Under supervision, you will transport samples to the laboratory, prepare reports, maintain equipment, and follow safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, learn and assist with basic testing and observation 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 and work areas; ensures cleanliness and readiness.
• Follow safety rules and practices, perform pre-task planning, and report safety concerns to management.

Skills

Soil testing

Concrete testing

Observation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

General Responsibilities

The Lincoln, NE Terracon office has an opportunity for several Construction Material Testing - Engineering Technicians in Training to join the team. Our Technicians In Training will be trained how to perform field 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. Adhere to strict safety standards.

General Responsibilities

The Lincoln, NE Terracon office has an opportunity for several Construction Material Testing - Engineering Technicians in Training to join the team. Our Technicians In Training will be trained how to perform field 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. 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