Engineering Technician III

Terracon; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking qualified technicians in St. Louis, Missouri to perform field and laboratory testing for construction materials. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include observing and testing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Required certifications include Nuclear Density Gauge, ACI Field Grade I, and various safety trainings. Terracon values communication and teamwork, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• 5+ years of experience in field or laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Communicate with project and client representatives.
• Tabulate and prepare reports for project management.
• Maintain and clean equipment and vehicles.
• Adhere to safety standards and report issues.

Skills

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

ACI Field Grade I

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.
• Assist with Training other Technicians
• 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.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• 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
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• 5+ Years Experience

Preferred Certification

• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30
• OSHA 40 Hazwoper

Required Certification

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications
• Nuclear Density Guage Certification
• ACI Field Grade I
• 1 ICC Certification
• MoDOT & IDOT Certifications