Field & Lab Construction Materials Technician – Onsite WI

Terracon; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Wisconsin is seeking an Experienced Construction Materials Technician for on-site field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will communicate with project managers, clients, and contractors to ensure testing meets project requirements and safety standards.

You will prepare data and reports for daily transmittals, maintain equipment, and assist with scheduling technicians on projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
• Experience with laptop use and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing or Geotechnical.
• ICC certification in two or more categories (Reinforced Concrete, Structural Steel, etc.).
• ASNT Level II certification in VT/MT/PT/RT/UT.
• ACI certifications for Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I and Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection per training and procedures.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
• Has experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing and inspection and/or laboratory testing.
• May train lower level technicians.
• May lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Follows safety rules and practices and reports safety issues to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Level II in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils)

NICET Level II Geotechnical (Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist)

ICC certification in multiple categories

AWS CWI

ASNT Level II (VT/MT/PT/RT/UT)

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Radiation safety certification + Nuclear Density Gauge operation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Terracon in Wisconsin is seeking an Experienced Construction Materials Technician for on-site field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will communicate with project managers, clients, and contractors to ensure testing meets project requirements and safety standards.

You will prepare data and reports for daily transmittals, maintain equipment, and assist with scheduling technicians on projects.