Field & Lab Construction Materials Testing Technician

Terracon; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks a field/lab technician in Georgia to perform materials testing, observation, and inspection on construction sites. You will communicate findings to the project manager, transport samples to the lab, and prepare written and digital reports daily.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and assisting with scheduling, while following strict safety standards. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a valid driver’s license may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Terracon seeks a field/lab technician in Georgia to perform materials testing, observation, and inspection on construction sites. You will communicate findings to the project manager, transport samples to the lab, and prepare written and digital reports daily.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and assisting with scheduling, while following strict safety standards. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a valid driver’s license may be needed.