Engineering Technician I

Terracon; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level Field/Lab Technician to perform field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.

You will communicate findings to the Project Manager and document results for daily submittals. Under supervision, you will learn to operate equipment, maintain safety standards, and progress toward higher responsibilities; requires a valid driver's license and willingness to obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 6 months of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Willingness to obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of ACI certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
• Communicate testing results and data to the Project Manager and team.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, and work areas; ensure safety standards are followed.
• Support scheduling and dispatch of technicians to sites as needed.
• Prepare reports and submit daily data to the Terracon Project Manager.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

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.