Construction Materials Testing Engineering Technician In Training

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Whitner (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a diligent field/lab technician to perform testing, observation, and inspection of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel at construction sites. You will support project managers with documenting results and maintaining equipment in a safe, organized manner.

Under supervision, you will collect samples, prepare reports, and communicate findings to the team while following Terracon safety standards and scheduling tasks for timely field projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing and inspection of construction materials.
• Communicate testing results and project requirements to the Project Manager.
• Transport samples to the laboratory with documentation.
• Prepare and submit data and observations in written and digital reports.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Assist with scheduling technicians to project sites.
• Adhere to strict safety standards on all projects.

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.