Field Materials Testing Technician: Nationwide Travel

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Howard Township (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to join our nationwide team.

This role involves 100% travel across Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio, with potential travel to other states, supporting diverse projects such as transportation facilities, commercial buildings, and wind farms. You will perform field testing and observation of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, collect and document samples, and transmit results to

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• ACI certifications or equivalent in field testing and radiation safety.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and extended periods away from home.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and team.
• Maintains assigned equipment and calibration.
• Adheres to safety rules and site procedures.
• Supports senior technicians on complex tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety minded

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Radiation safety & Nuclear Density Gauge operation

Internal safety certifications

NICET Level II (Construction Materials Testing)

ICC certifications (various)

AWS CAWI

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

Job description

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to join our nationwide team.

This role involves 100% travel across Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio, with potential travel to other states, supporting diverse projects such as transportation facilities, commercial buildings, and wind farms. You will perform field testing and observation of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, collect and document samples, and transmit results to