Engineering Technician I

Terracon; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Texas is seeking a Field Technician to perform on-site testing and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will support project managers by recording observations and preparing data for daily reports.

Under close supervision, you will learn basic testing techniques, maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures to ensure quality on all projects. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Willingness to learn basic testing and observation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with basic field testing and observation duties.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate information to Project Manager for submittal.
• Maintain and clean equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with scheduling technicians to project sites.
• Follow safety rules and ensure quality on all projects.

Skills

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

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.